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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Examination of the application

Article 1220-1

The hearing of the person may take place at the seat of the court, at the place where the person usually resides, at the treatment or accommodation establishment or at any other appropriate place.The…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions of professional competence.

Article R512-12

…main professional activity and present, offer or help to conclude only contracts relating to insurance products constituting a complement to the product or service provided as part of their profession…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Insurance and surety bonds.

Article R321-12

…all issue the operator of voluntary sales of furniture by public auction with a guarantee or insurance certificate specifying the name of the credit institution with which the account provided for in…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Persons authorised to canvass.

Article D341-12

…s follows:1° The direct seller's registration number;2° The name, surname, first names, date and place of birth of the direct seller, natural person;3° The business address of the direct seller;4° The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Workshop and ancillary costs.

Article L7422-12

The value of raw materials and ancillary supplies that the homeworker is required to obtain in whole or in part is not included in the rate and is reimbursed separately. Where the worker is required t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Disposal of anatomical parts.

Article R1335-12

Anatomical parts of animal origin intended for abandonment are sent to rendering plants in accordance with the provisions of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Lead exposure risk report

Article R1334-12

A copy of the lead exposure risk report must be provided by the owner or operator of the accommodation in order to inform the occupants and persons required to carry out work, as required by article L…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Approval of drinking establishments

Article R4153-12

The Prefect may withdraw or suspend the authorisation if the conditions required for the care of the minor are no longer such as to ensure his or her health, safety and physical or moral integrity.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Traffic routes and access

Article R4214-12

Pedestrian gates are provided in the vicinity of gates used primarily for vehicle traffic, and are clearly signposted and kept clear at all times.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Professional qualifications of personnel.

Article R2112-12

…to private bodies which support or supplement the work of the public authorities in this area and receive financial assistance from the State or local authorities. However, by way of derogation, the m…

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