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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article R551-4

As soon as the asylum seeker arrives, the manager of the place of accommodation or, where applicable, the organisation under agreement pursuant to Article L. 550-2, informs the French Office for Immig…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Non-specific pollution rooms

Article R4222-4

In premises with non-specific pollution, ventilation is provided either by mechanical ventilation or by permanent natural ventilation. In the latter case, the premises have openings opening directly t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Submission of the contract

Article D6224-4

The skills operator submits the contract, by electronic means, to the services of the minister responsible for vocational training. Where appropriate, it will simultaneously inform these departments o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 8: Departmental Commission for Intercommunal Cooperation

Article L5211-43

I. - The departmental commission for inter-communal cooperation is made up of :1° 50% by mayors, deputy mayors or municipal councillors elected by proportional representation on the basis of the highe…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 42 octies

Construction premiums allocated pursuant to article R. 311-1 of the Code de la construction et de l'habitation are not included in the results of the financial year in progress on the date of their pa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Self-employed practitioners

Article L6154-4

The terms and conditions of private practice are set out in a contract concluded between the practitioner concerned and the public health institution, or in the event of private practice being shared…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title IV: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article D443-4

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the following provisions shall apply to Saint-Martin in the wording resulting from decree no. 2020-1734 of 16 December 2020, unless otherwise s…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title IV: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article D442-4

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the following provisions shall apply to Saint-Barthélemy in the wording resulting from decree no. 2020-1734 of 16 December 2020, unless otherwi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Operational preparation for employment

Article L6326-4

As part of the operational preparation for employment, the remuneration of the employee recruited under a fixed-term or open-ended contract concluded in application of article L. 5134-19-1, or under a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Organisation of food vigilance

Article R1323-4

The following participate in the national vigilance system implemented by the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail:1° Health professionals who acc…

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