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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation

Article R1271-12

The issuer of the authorised special payment voucher referred to in B of Article L. 1271-1 shall notify the Minister responsible for personal services, by registered letter with acknowledgement of rec…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-122

The medical and paramedical staff involved in cardiac surgery include : 1° At least two surgeons, holding a diploma of complementary specialised studies in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery or compe…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to professional customers

Article D533-11

The following are deemed to be professional clients within the meaning of article L. 533-16, for all investment services and all financial instruments:1. a) The credit institutions referred to in arti…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-11

In the event of the alienation of a terrestrial motor vehicle or its trailers or semi-trailers, and only in respect of the vehicle alienated, the insurance contract shall be suspended ipso jure from m…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Financial documentation and statistical information.

Article D213-11

The financial documentation submitted to the Banque de France is drawn up in French or in a language other than French that is customary in financial matters, if the securities can only be subscribed…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title IX bis: Hearing children in court.

Article 338-11

The arrangements for the hearing may be modified if there are serious reasons preventing the minor from being heard under the conditions initially laid down.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Renewable contracts

Article R2391-11

In the case of a renewable contract, an advance is paid to the contractor for each renewal under the conditions set out in sub-section 1.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Seizure by immobilisation of the vehicle

Article R223-11

In the case provided for in article R. 223-10, the vehicle is sold as in the case of seizure and sale.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable before the Examining Magistrate and the Examining Chamber

Article 706-122

Where a case is referred to the Investigating Chamber pursuant to Article 706-120, its president shall order, either of his or her own motion or at the request of the civil party, the public prosecuto…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-section 2: Acknowledgement of deposit of hired objects.

Article D514-11

In the event of loss of the acknowledgement of deposit of a pledged item, the borrower must immediately inform the institution. The institution shall record this loss in the deed referred to in II of…

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