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Showing 56515660 of 55089 articles for Art. CA Bordeaux 2-3-2022 n° 18/04413

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Organisation

Article R2541-3

The references made by articles R. 2142-1, R. 2142-3 and R. 2142-10 insofar as they refer to the legislative provisions of Chapter I of Title II of Book I of this Part shall be understood as referring…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Governance system

Article R354-3

…risk tolerance limits and the business strategy of the undertaking; b) Ongoing compliance with the capital requirements referred to in Chapter II of this Title and the requirements concerning prudent…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article R656-3

For the application of this book in New Caledonia: 1° References to the prefect are replaced by references to the high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia; 2° References to the court of the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article R655-3

For the application of this book to French Polynesia: 1° References to the prefect are replaced by references to the high commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia; 2° References to the court o…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Concession contracts related to security or the protection of essential State interests

Article L3212-3

…tion of the essential interests of the State so requires, provided that such security or protection cannot be guaranteed by other means.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Technical provisions for life assurance, marriage and natality insurance and capitalisation operations

Article R343-3

The technical provisions corresponding to life insurance, marriage and natality insurance and capitalisation operations are as follows:1° Mathematical provision: difference between the present values…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Cost control of contracts awarded by the State and its public establishments

Article R2396-3

…e contractor. When a cost estimate is made before the contract is notified, the purchaser shall indicate in the consultation documents and in the contract the penalties applicable in the event of fail…

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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 L822-3

The total amount of the financial penalties provided for, for the employment of a foreigner not authorised to work, in article L. 822-2 of this Code and article L. 8253-1 of the Labour Code may not ex…

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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 R822-3

…on and the Minister for the Budget, based on the average cost of removal operations to the geographical area to which the employee is being removed, within the limit prescribed in article L. 822-3.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Assistance in drawing up a forward-looking jobs and skills management plan.

Article L5121-3

Companies wishing to draw up a forward-looking jobs and skills management plan can take advantage of a support scheme to help them design this plan. This scheme entitles them to financial support from…

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