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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: Register matters.

Article ANNEXE, art. 30

In the case provided for in article 37 of the local civil code, the association's management shall be heard or invited to present its written observations before the court orders the convening of the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Resources

Article R121-30

…s de l'immigration et de l'intégration is subject to the provisions of Titles I and III of Decree 2012-1246 of 7 November 2012 on public budgetary and accounting management.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Administrative organisation (R)

Article R2221-21

…ard of directors appoints the director designated under the conditions provided for in Article L. 2221-10. It shall terminate its functions in the same manner, except in the cases provided for in arti…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Household waste collection tax

Article 1524

In the event of a vacancy lasting more than three months, the tax may be discharged or reduced on the basis of a complaint submitted in accordance with the conditions laid down in such cases for prope…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Accounting

Article D5217-30

…ting to the method of payment of the expenditure under the conditions laid down by the decree no. 2012-1246 of 7 November 2012 relating to public budgetary and accounting management.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 217

…the decisions to refer the case to the criminal or police court. Rulings against which the parties may lodge an appeal to the Supreme Court, with the exception of committal orders, are served on them…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Elements and devices contributing to the promotion of a tobacco product

Article R3512-30

…hat contribute to the promotion of a tobacco product, within the meaning of 1° of I of Article L. 3512-21, if they:1° Suggest that a given tobacco product is less harmful than others, aims to reduce t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Acts of municipal authorities and litigation

Article L2573-12

…subject to the adaptations provided for in II and III. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN L. 2131-1 Order no. 2021-1310 of 7 October 2021 L. 2131-2 Order no. 2021-1310 of 7 October 2021 L. 2131…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Code of ethics for midwives

Article R4127-301

…ssociation, to midwives performing a professional act under the conditions laid down in Article L. 4112-7 and to the student midwives referred to in Article L. 4151-6.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 7: International renown

Article L421-21

A foreign national whose national or international reputation is established or who is likely to make a significant and lasting contribution to the economic development, regional planning or influence…

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