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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Waiver of limitation.

Article 2253

Creditors, or any other person with an interest in prescription being acquired, may set it up against or invoke it even when the debtor waives it.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Waiver of limitation.

Article 2250

Only an acquired prescription is subject to renunciation.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Waiver of limitation.

Article 2251

…r of the statute of limitations is express or tacit.Tacit waiver results from circumstances unequivocally establishing the will not to avail oneself of the statute of limitations.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Tasks and powers of the regional health agencies

Article L1431-3

…concern the administrative management of procedures or the adoption of individual decisions in application of specific legislation in the health field.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Seizures and assignments.

Article L3252-3

To determine the fraction that cannot be seized, account is taken of the amount of remuneration, its accessories and the value of benefits in kind, after deduction of compulsory social security contri…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Referencing digital health services and tools in the digital health space

Article R1111-37

…by publishers of public or private digital solutions may be referenced in the digital health space catalogue provided that they comply with: 1° The interoperability and security reference frameworks…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation of the system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing

Article R561-38

…adapted to their size, the nature of their activities and the risks identified by the risk classification referred to in Article L. 561-4-1. This organisation must be equipped with tools and material…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Obligations relating to the fight against prohibited lotteries, games and betting

Article R563-3

After notification and publication of the prohibition order, the Minister for the Budget shall send the persons referred to in Article L. 563-1 a decision to suspend the execution of all fund transfer…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Compensation for damage caused by compulsory vaccination

Article R3111-31

…fice will issue a reasoned decision: 1° On the compulsory nature of the vaccination ; 2° Where applicable, on the existence of a causal link between the damage suffered by the victim and the vaccinati…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Special provisions applicable to work equipment used for lifting loads

Article R4323-32

…station or to perform work when the use of equipment specially designed for lifting people is technically impossible or exposes them to a greater risk due to the work environment. A joint order by the…

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