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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L311-5

…ce de la vie publique a declaration of interests as provided for in III of the Article 4 of the loi n° 2013-907 du 11 octobre 2013 relative à la transparence de la vie publique. The commission's rules…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L2651-5

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book IV to the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° In Article L. 2411-1, 2°, 3° and 4° are deleted; 2° In Article L. 2412-2 : a) In 2°, the words: "defin…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VII: Provisions specific to Mayotte

Article R4437-5

I. - For the application to Mayotte of article R. 4432-10, references to articles R. 4432-1 to R. 4432-7 are replaced by references to articles R. 4437-3 and R. 4437-4.II. - For the application to May…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Obligations where there is a high risk of money laundering or terrorist financing

Article R561-20-5

The orders referred to in Article L. 561-11 shall provide for at least one of the following measures: 1° Prohibiting the establishment in France of subsidiaries, branches or representative offices of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Criminal provisions

Article R1227-5

Disregarding the provisions of: 1° Articles L. 1225-1 to L. 1225-28 and articles R. 1225-1, R. 1225-3, R. 1225-4 and R. 1225-11, relating to the protection of pregnancy and maternity, is punishable by…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions

Article L133-5

The liability provided for in Sections 2 to 9 of this Chapter shall not apply in cases of force majeure or where the payment service provider is bound by other legal obligations under national or Comm…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Treatment and cleaning products and processes

Article R1321-50

I.-Products and processes placed on the market and intended for the treatment of water intended for human consumption, including chemical treatment agents and filter media, must, under normal or fores…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Non-profit-making associations and recognised public interest foundations authorised to make certain loans.

Article R518-59

Associations and foundations applying for authorisation must meet the following conditions: 1° At least eighteen months' experience in supporting projects financed by loans from their own resources or…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Non-profit-making associations and recognised public interest foundations authorised to make certain loans.

Article R518-58

I. - Applications for authorisation are made to the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution. A receipt will be issued upon receipt of all the documents required to examine the application. Th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Non-profit-making associations and recognised public interest foundations authorised to make certain loans.

Article R518-57

The authorisation referred to in 5° of Article L. 511-6 is issued by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution in accordance with the provisions of this sub-section.

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