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French Commercial codeIn force
Preliminary chapter: The commission for the examination of commercial practices

Article D440-12

The opinions and recommendations of the Trade Practices Review Board and of the chambers called upon to give an opinion are adopted by a majority of their members present; in the event of a tie, the c…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Provisions relating to the special grant for school construction and equipment

Article D2564-14

In the case of the renovation of schools, the rate of the grant awarded under the allocation for the construction and renovation of schools is limited to 80% of the subsidisable base..

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Authorisation to practise for holders of evidence of formal qualifications as a doctor obtained in the province of Quebec

Article D4111-23

The Conseil national de l'ordre or the conseil départemental will acknowledge receipt of the application within one month of its receipt. During this month, it will inform the interested party of any…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4 : Start-up grant for self-employed activity

Article D5213-60

The grant must be repaid if it is used for purposes other than those for which it was granted, if the business is not operated or if the person concerned abandons the profession without justification.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 4: Management, coordination and secretariat of the advisory committees for the amicable settlement of disputes

Article D2197-13

The Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry for the Economy provides support and secretarial services to the National Committee and coordinates the secretariats of the local committees. The prefect d…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Requests for information on certain employment aid schemes

Article D5112-24

The employment schemes to which the provisions of article R. 5112-23 apply are those defined in articles L. 5121-3 to L. 5124-1, L. 5132-1 to L. 5132-17 and L. 5134-100 to L. 5134-109.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Specific powers of the President of the Investigating Chamber

Article D43-2

For the application of the provisions of

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Employment certificate

Article D1234-6

The work certificate contains only the following information: 1° The date on which the employee entered the company and the date on which he left; 2° The nature of the job or jobs successively held an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Temporary suspension of right to practise on grounds of infirmity or medical condition

Article R4124-3-3

The provisions of articles R. 4124-3-1 and R. 4124-3-2 are applicable before the national council. Its decision is also notified to the regional or inter-regional council. The notification shall state…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors.

Article D6431-12

The minimum number of Board meetings is set by the school's internal regulations. It may not be less than four meetings per year. The Board of Directors is convened by its Chairman. The procedures for…

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