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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Repayment conditions

Article R3262-15

…en meal vouchers are presented after the evaluation mentioned in the second paragraph, their amount may not be reimbursed to the restaurant owner or the fruit and vegetable retailer by deduction from…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions applicable to joint ventures.

Article R814-156

…ter with acknowledgement of receipt to the National Registration and Disciplinary Commission, which may, within a period of one month, give formal notice to the partners, by registered letter with ack…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 2: Apprehension on court order

Article R222-15

…icle…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Succession of contracts.

Article L6222-15

Any young worker may enter into successive apprenticeship contracts to prepare for diplomas or titles certifying different qualifications. If the apprentice has already signed two successive contracts…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 3: Shipment and conduct abroad of goods intended for export.

Article 117

1. No ship, loaded or in ballast, may leave the port before Customs formalities have been completed and without being provided with : - customs documents concerning the vessel itself and its cargo ; -…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1158

…he contractual representative's authority in connection with an act which he is about to enter into may request the principal in writing to confirm, within a period which he shall specify and which mu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Penalties for irregularities.

Article L1235-15

…been drawn up, is irregular.The employee is entitled to compensation payable by the employer, which may not be less than one month's gross salary, without prejudice to redundancy pay and compensation…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Restriction of the seized person's rights

Article R321-15

…r inarticle 314-6 of the French Criminal Code. If the circumstances justify it, the execution judge may, at the request of the pursuing creditor or the debtor, authorise the performance of certain act…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation

Article R6322-15

…hen they are not served by the in-house pharmacy of a health establishment by virtue of article R. 5126-13 , cosmetic surgery facilities may have an in-house pharmacy under the conditions provided for…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article R223-15

…exception of the inventory, the right to inspect includes the right to take copies. To this end, he may be assisted by an expert registered on one of the lists drawn up by the courts and tribunals.

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