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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Flows operated by air, sea, inland waterway or rail transport companies.

Article R3332-2

In the case of outlets operated in aircraft and rail vehicles, the declaration provided for in Article L. 3332-3 is made at the place where the company has its registered office or principal place of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VII: The defence.

Article 18

The parties may defend themselves, subject to cases in which representation is compulsory.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: The bringing of a civil action and its effects

Article 424

The civil party may always be represented by a lawyer. In this case, the judgment will be contradictory.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subtitle II: Written procedure

Article 809

The Public Prosecutor's Office must be notified of all non-contentious cases.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The decisive oath

Article 1385

The decisive oath may be referred on any kind of dispute and in any case.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Judgments of the Cour de cassation

Article 606

The Court of Cassation shall dismiss the case if the appeal has become moot.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Judicial divorce and legal separation

Article 1135

The investigation of the case and the hearing of the spouses are limited, in any event, to the effects of the decision.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VIII: Adoption

Article 1170

The case is heard and debated in chambers, after hearing the opinion of the public prosecutor.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R3241-1

The salary is paid on a working day, except in the case of payment by bank transfer.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R4031-22

Elections are held by regional union and, in the case of the regional union for doctors, by college.

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