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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Nominations

Article A713-4

At least thirty days before the last day of the ballot, the candidates submit a copy of their ballot paper and circular to the election organising committee for validation. In the event of candidacies…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Agreement on assistance in switching to part-time work

Article R5123-41

This degressive allowance is paid for a maximum of two years. Its amount, duration and the rules for determining the respective contributions of the State and the employer to its financing, as well as…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Surgical health centres.

Article D6124-401

…specialising in treatments generally requiring only short-term hospitalisation, the number of beds may be fewer but not less than four.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial and budgetary organisation.

Article D6431-44

To be voted in balance, the budget must meet three conditions: 1° Each of the sections must be presented in balance and show the balancing conditions and transfers, in accordance with the provisions a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Retirement

Article L7125-29

Councillors to the Assembly of French Guiana other than those referred to in article L. 7125-28 may set up an annuity pension scheme in the management of which the affiliated elected representatives m…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Retirement

Article L7227-29

The President of the Assembly of Martinique or the Vice-Presidents, the President of the Executive Council or the Executive Councillors who, for the duration of their term of office, have ceased to ex…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Provisions relating to the conclusion, assessment and implementation of group financial support agreements

Article L613-46-5

…etent authority to supervise the entity party to the agreement considering granting its support, it may authorise, prohibit or restrict the scope of a support decision referred to in Article L. 613-46…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Characteristic features of residential premises

Article R1331-20

…ght for the required surface area to enable them to be occupied without risk. A ceiling height of 2.20 metres or more is sufficient. Premises with ceiling heights of less than 2.20 metres are unfit fo…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Verification of entries requested on a principal basis.

Article 297

If the defendant acknowledges the handwriting, the judge acknowledges it to the plaintiff.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: Incident of forgery.

Article 299

…edings is argued to be false, the disputed writing shall be examined as provided in Articles 287 to 295.

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