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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: RECOGNITION OF OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENCE IN FRANCE

Article L822-2

Without prejudice to any legal proceedings that may be brought against it and the special contribution provided for in article L. 8253-1 of the Labour Code, an employer who has employed an illegally s…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: RECOGNITION OF OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENCE IN FRANCE

Article R822-2

…national from French territory provided for in article L. 822-2 is due for each employee who is in an irregular situation with regard to the right of residence.This contribution is payable by the emp…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Pursuit of the activity of entrepreneur of live performances on an ancillary basis

Article L7122-20

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this section.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Management entrusted to a public institution in the absence of an agreement.

Article D5427-2

The Board of Directors of the public establishment mentioned in article L. 5427-7 regulates the affairs of the establishment through its deliberations. With the exception of those which have the chara…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation to operate as an operator

Article L212-2

Persons whose activity is to operate a cinema must hold a licence granted by the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée. Any person whose purpose is to organise travelling fil…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Conditions for using an adapted procedure

Article R2123-2

Where a contract covers both social services mentioned in 3° of article R. 2123-1 and other services, it shall be awarded in accordance with the rules applicable to whichever of these two categories o…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Conditions for using an adapted procedure

Article R2323-2

Regardless of the estimated value of the need, defence or security contracts for services other than those mentioned below are awarded according to an adapted procedure: 1° Maintenance and repair serv…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article R513-2

When the authorisation of an association is withdrawn under the conditions set out in Section IV, or in the event of dissolution for any reason whatsoever, brokers and their agents mentioned in 1° and…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Judicial supervision

Article R24-20

The person placed under judicial supervision with a ban on approaching the victim and wearing an anti-seizure bracelet is notified of the following information: 1° The fitting of the bracelet incorpor…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Judicial supervision

Article R24-21

The distances mentioned in article R. 24-18 are brought to the attention of the protected person, who is given a remote protection device. The protected person is also informed that, if necessary, the…

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