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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 2: Powers exercised on behalf of the municipality.

Article L2122-22

…f the commune's offers to be notified to the expropriated parties and to respond to their requests ;13° Decide on the creation of classes in educational establishments;14° Determine the resumption of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rights of patients and users of the healthcare system.

Article L1541-3

…ect of an examination of genetic characteristics under the conditions laid down in I of article L. 1130-4 is carried out under the conditions laid down in the last two paragraphs of V of article L. 11…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Special schemes

Article 1594 F quinquies

…tion body;C. Free transfers to public authorities of classified land, as referred to in Article L. 113-3 of the town planning code;D. I. Acquisitions of rural properties on condition:1° That on the da…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Scope of protection

Article L342-3

…ns of databases; 7° The extraction and re-utilisation of a database under the conditions defined in 13° of Article L. 122-5.Any clause contrary to 1° or 6° above is null and void.The exceptions listed…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter VI: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN NEW CALEDONIA

Article L446-2

…Caledonia" and "territory of New Caledonia", with the exception of their references in articles L. 413-1, L. 413-4 and L. 413-5, L. 414-2, L. 414-3, L. 423-6, L. 423-13, L. 426-2, in 3° of Article L.…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Article L445-2

…ynesia" and "territory of French Polynesia", with the exception of their references in articles L. 413-1, L. 413-4, L. 413-5, L. 414-2, L. 414-3, L. 423-6, L. 423-13, L. 426-2, 3° of Article L. 434-7…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Teleworking

Article L1222-9

…y means. When the request to use telework is made by a disabled worker mentioned in article L. 5212-13 or an employee caring for a child, a parent or a close relative, the employer shall give reasons,…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Professional secrecy

Article L511-34

…European Economic Area or in a State where the agreements provided for in Articles L. 632-7, L. 632-13 and L. 632-16 of this Code are applicable are required, notwithstanding any provisions to the con…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: RULES FOR THE FORMATION AND PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS

Article R221-2

…tion to conclude the contract where this cost is calculated on a basis other than the basic tariff; 13° Where applicable, the existence of codes of conduct applicable to the contract and how to obtain…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Exemptions and allowances

Article 1463 A

…fect.III.In regional aid areas, the benefit of the exemption is subject to compliance with Articles 13 and 14 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of…

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