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Showing 201210 of 44213 articles for Art. CE 21-2-1979 n° 4896

French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Substantial difference

Article A212-216

The substantial difference within the meaning of article R. 212-90-1 and 3° of article R. 212-93 that may exist between the declarant's professional qualification and the professional qualification re…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of negotiations

Article L2312-21

…uded under the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of Article L. 2232-12 or, in the absence of a trade union delegate, an agreement between the employer and the social and economic committe…

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

Article R121-21

The Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration is headed by a Director General appointed by decree for three renewable years on the proposal of the Minister responsible for immigration. The…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Reception facilities

Article R551-21

…or the application of 2° of article L. 551-16, an asylum seeker is considered to have left their place of accommodation if they are absent for more than a week without valid justification.In this case…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article R131-21

If the rejected cheque has been paid when presented again, the drawer shall report this to the drawee.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Employee savings funds.

Article R214-211

When the composition of the supervisory boards of a fonds commun de placement d'entreprise governed by article L. 214-165 and the procedures for appointing its members are determined under the conditi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Employee savings funds.

Article D214-213

The rule laid down in article D. 214-32-13 regarding the minimum amount of assets of mutual funds does not apply to company mutual funds governed by articles L. 214-164 and L. 214-165.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Employee savings funds.

Article R214-214

…time at the initiative of the management company or the supervisory board, provided that it is replaced by provisions of equivalent effect. This mechanism is provided by a credit institution or insura…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Employee savings funds.

Article R214-212

The assets of a fonds commun de placement d'entreprise governed by articles L. 214-164 and L. 214-165 may include shares in sociétés anonymes à responsabilité limitée issued by companies governed by l…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Issue of approval

Article R1253-21

…contracts will contain clauses taking into account the hardships associated with changes in the place of employment and the duration of the employees' assignments.

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