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Showing 49014910 of 34202 articles for Art. Cass. 1e civ. avis 6-12-2018 n° 18-70.011

French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L131-6

A sports licence is issued by or on behalf of a sports federation. It entitles the holder to take part in the activities organised by the federation and its affiliated structures and, in accordance wi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Livret A passbook savings accounts

Article L221-6

Institutions distributing Livret A passbook savings accounts and Livret de Développement Durable et Solidaire passbook savings accounts receive a fee in return for centralising deposits. This remunera…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Changes to the employment contract for economic reasons.

Article L1222-6

When the employer envisages modifying an essential element of the employment contract for one of the economic reasons set out in article L. 1233-3, he shall propose this to the employee by registered…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Extradition procedure under ordinary law

Article 696-22

If the person claimed is at liberty when the decision of the government authorising extradition is no longer subject to appeal, the Attorney General may order the search for and arrest of the person c…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Self-employed practitioners

Article L6154-6

The director of the establishment to which the practitioner is assigned or the chairmen of the local commissions for self-employed activity referred to in article L. 6154-5 shall bring to the attentio…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Article LO6271-6

The costs corresponding to the exercise of transferred powers are subject to an assessment prior to the transfer of said powers. A consultative commission for the assessment of costs is created in the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Article LO6371-6

The expenses corresponding to the exercise of the transferred competencies are subject to an evaluation prior to the transfer of said competencies. A consultative commission for the evaluation of expe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R2123-6

The committee will carry out all consultations and may arrange for any examinations it deems necessary to clarify its opinion. It interviews the person concerned and ensures that information appropria…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to elections to the various disciplinary boards and chambers

Article R4125-6

At least thirty days before the day of the election, candidates shall hand in their signed declaration of candidacy to the Chairman of the Organising Council, by registered letter with acknowledgement…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions of performance

Article 695-24

The execution of a European arrest warrant may be refused:1° If, for the acts which are the subject of the arrest warrant, the person sought is being prosecuted before the French courts or if the Fren…

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