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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Conditions under which foreign nationals may be held in the waiting area

Article L342-4

On an exceptional basis or in the event of a deliberate attempt by the foreign national to prevent his or her departure, detention in the waiting area for more than twelve days may be renewed, under t…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Securities admitted to trading on a regulated market or a multilateral trading facility

Article R233-4

Until the forced sale is carried out, the debtor may indicate to the garnishee the order in which the securities are to be sold. If the debtor fails to do so, their choice may not be challenged.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Certification and publication of the accounts of trade unions and professional organisations

Article L2135-4

The accounts are drawn up by the management body and approved by the General Meeting of members or by a collegiate supervisory body designated by the Articles of Association.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to the preparation, assessment and implementation of preventive recovery plans

Article R311-4

I.- Pursuant to the last paragraph of I of Article L. 311-5, the persons referred to in that same I who are subject to the obligation to draw up and keep up to date a preventive recovery plan may ask…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-4

The territorial chambers of commerce and industry and the departmental chambers of commerce and industry of Ile-de-France may, alone or in collaboration with other partners, within the framework of th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Personal recovery without compulsory liquidation

Article R741-4

If no challenge is made within the period provided for in article R. 741-1, the commission shall inform the debtor and creditors by simple letter that the decision taken pursuant to Article L. 741-1 i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Brokers.

Article R131-4

Within fifteen days of the candidate's registration on the list of sworn goods brokers, the candidate is required to take an oath before this court, in the following terms: "I swear that I will loyall…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Transparency in commercial relations.

Article D441-4

I.-The written report on the renegotiation carried out pursuant to the clause provided for in article L. 441-8 shall contain in particular: 1° Part 1 justifying the implementation of the clause and th…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article A160-4

If each arrears receipt can be brought up to the threshold mentioned in article A. 160-2 or article A. 160-2-1 by grouping together the various annuity contracts taken out with the same company by the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions for publication and dissemination of job offers.

Article L5332-4

In the case of an anonymous offer, the administrative authority and the departments of the institution mentioned in article L. 5312-1 may, on simple request, obtain from the director of the publicatio…

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