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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Accelerated procedure

Article L531-27

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons shall decide under an accelerated procedure at the request of the administrative authority responsible for registering the asylum…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Safety at sporting events

Article L332-10

Disrupting a competition or endangering the safety of persons or property by entering the competition area of a sports venue is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €15,000.For the offe…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Creation procedure

Article L2113-8-3

For a period of three years from the creation of a new commune, the provisions of Article L. 541-3 of the Education Code and the article L. 229-25 of the Environment Code do not apply to this new comm…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions

Article L4394-5

The unauthorised use of the title of medical regulation assistant or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of this profession is punishable as the offence of usurp…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions

Article L4394-2

The unauthorised use of the title of childcare assistant or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of this profession is punishable as the offence of usurpation of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions

Article L4394-4

The unauthorised use of the title of dental assistant or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of this profession is punishable in the same way as the offence of u…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Coverage of cash requirements and investment financing

Article 916-20

For small and medium-sized cinemas, the part of the aid awarded in the form of a grant corresponds to 7/12ths of the total amount of aid awarded and the part of the aid awarded in the form of an advan…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: The company during the observation period.

Article L622-22

Subject to the provisions of article L. 625-3, the proceedings in progress are interrupted until the pursuing creditor has declared his claim. They are then resumed ipso jure, the judicial representat…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Budgets and accounts

Article L5217-10-2

Prior to the debates on the draft budget, the president of the metropolitan council shall present a report on the situation with regard to sustainable development concerning the operation of the metro…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article A741-1

The number of commercial court registrars permanently assigned to assist the presidents of the commercial courts is set as follows:1° In commercial courts with a staff of 25 to 30 judges: 1 or 2 agent…

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