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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Right to training

Article L2123-14-1

…s linked to the exercise of the mandate. III. - The provisions of this article apply without prejudice to articles L. 5211-4-2, L. 5214-16-1, L. 5215-27, L. 5216-7-1 and L. 5217-7.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-24

…imum width of the track is 4 metres.Rules governing the equipment usedSolo motorbikes and quads:- accessories likely to present a particular danger to the rider must be protected or dismantled;- the m…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Rules of good conduct

Article L341-12

In good time, before being bound by a contract, the person being canvassed shall receive information laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, relating in particular to: 1° The name and business addr…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and general rules

Article R742-1

…same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording resulting from the decreeR. 211-1No. 2018-1226 of 24 December 2018R. 211-2 to R. 211-6no. 2023-421 of 31 May 2023R. 211-7 to R. 211-9n° 2009-295 of 16 Marc…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and general rules

Article R743-1

…same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording resulting from the decreeR. 211-1No. 2018-1226 of 24 December 2018R. 211-2 to R. 211-6no. 2023-421 of 31 May 2023R. 211-7 to R. 211-9n° 2009-295 of 16 Marc…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and general rules

Article R744-1

…same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording resulting from the decreeR. 211-1no. 2018-1226 of 24 December 2018R. 211-2 to R. 211-6no. 2023-421 of 31 May 2023R. 211-7 to R. 211-9n° 2009-295 of 16 Marc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Medically assisted procreation

Article R2442-1

…rt is applicable in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, as amended by Decrees no. 2006-1660 of 22 December 2006, no. 2008-588 of 19 June 2008, no. 2012-360 of 14 March 2012, no. 2016-273 of 4 March 20…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Professional acts.

Article R4342-8-2

…f I have been met, the orthoptist may carry out a visual assessment which includes the following procedures : 1° A measurement of visual acuity and subjective and objective refraction ; 2° A simple ex…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Appendices

Article Annexe I

…NG THE INDICATORS DEFINED IN ARTICLE D. 1142-2 FOR COMPANIES WITH MORE THAN 250 EMPLOYEES 1. Reference period The employer may choose a period of twelve consecutive months as the reference period for…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands

Article L194-1

Titles I, II and III of this Book, with the exception of Articles L. 112-7, L. 112-8, L. 112-10, L. 113-15-2, L. 122-7, L. 125-1 to L. 125-6, L. 132-30 and L. 132-31, are applicable in the Wallis and…

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