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Showing 29712980 of 46223 articles for Art. CA Paris 22 January 2013 · Cass. 1re civ. 3 November 1965 · Cass. 3e civ. 8 January 1992

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Authorising officer's accounts (R)

Article D3342-8

The administrative account, on which the General Council is called to deliberate in accordance with article L. 3312-5, presents by separate column and in the order of the chapters and articles of the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Postponement of transfer

Article L751-8

The detailed rules for the application of articles L. 751-2, L. 751-3, L. 751-4 and L. 751-6 are set by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Informing the person entered in the file

Article R53-8-11

In the cases provided for by 4° of Article 706-53-2, the magistrate or court making the decision shall inform the person concerned and notify them of their obligations either orally or by registered l…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 1: Remuneration of the administrator

Article A663-8

The fee provided for in the first paragraph of Article R. 663-9 for drawing up the economic, social and environmental report and assisting the debtor in preparing a safeguard or recovery plan (number…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L6355-8

Failure to draw up internal rules applicable to trainees and apprentices, in breach of the provisions of article L. 6352-3, is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Introduction of profit-sharing.

Article L3312-8

…cluded at branch level, provided that the branch agreement has been approved pursuant to article L. 3345-4. Companies wishing to apply the approved branch agreement shall conclude an agreement to this…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Control.

Article L1263-8

…rding to which the obligations provided for in I and II of article L. 1262-2-1 and in article L. 1263-7 are met when information is provided in support of their request attesting to compliance with th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Combating the international spread of disease.

Article L3115-8

…icle 1 of the 2005 International Health Regulations, at the points of entry mentioned in Article L. 3115-11. These health checks are carried out in accordance with the technical procedures defined by…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 4: Foreign nationals with proof of regular uninterrupted residence in France, a certain level of resources and health insurance

Article R426-8

…"Remarks": "The [name of the Member State] granted international protection on [date]", after verification with the EU Member State which granted the protection that the foreign national remains under…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Pharmacies for internal use.

Article L5126-8

…ere is no other possible source of supply for a given medicinal product or product. However, in the case of an imperative and immediate need, the supply may be carried out without the authorisation pr…

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