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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article R654-3

For the application of this book in the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° References to the prefect are replaced by references to the superior administrator of the Wallis and Futuna Islands; 2° References…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Automatic exclusions

Article L2341-3

…security of information, unless they have fully complied with any court decisions against them and can demonstrate, by any means, that their professional integrity can no longer be called into questi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Open invitation to tender

Article R2161-3

…ced: 1° To fifteen days if the purchaser has published a prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice that has not been used as a call for tenders and where the following conditions are me…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Access to non-identifying data and the identity of the third-party donor

Article L2143-3

…a:1° Their age;2° Their general condition as they describe it at the time of donation;3° Their physical characteristics;4° Their family and professional situation;5° Their country of birth;6° The reas…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IIa: Judicial measures to help manage the family budget

Article 1200-3

…ursuant to the provisions of article 375-9-2 of the Civil Code.The children's judge may take up the case ex officio in exceptional circumstances.The president of the departmental council may report to…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation and operation

Article L5843-3

…Organic Law No. 2004-192 of 27 February 2004 on the autonomous status of French Polynesia are applicable to French Polynesia subject to the following adaptations: 1° For the application of article L.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R6222-3

On all professional titles and documents, in particular on all reports issued by the medical biology laboratory, the following information must be clearly displayed: 1° The name or business name of th…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Cross-border recognition.

Article 509-3

I. - By way of derogation from Article 509-2, applications for the recognition or establishment of enforceability, on the territory of the Republic, of foreign notarial authentic instruments pursuant…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Tourist municipalities.

Article R133-34

The resolution requesting the designation of tourist municipality, together with the application file, is sent by the mayor to the prefect by electronic means or, failing that, by post. If the applica…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Tourist municipalities.

Article R133-35

…ist municipality is granted by prefectoral decree for a period of five years. Rejection of the application is the subject of a reasoned decision by the departmental prefect, who notifies the mayor. Si…

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