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Showing 381390 of 57821 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 3-2-2010 n° 08-21.333

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable in the event of recording using a secure electronic device

Article A37-27-3

The five sheets of each of the booklets of counterfoil receipts for collection meet the following characteristics. The front and back of sheet no. 1 of the bundle include a reminder of the legislative…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Exercise of parental authority by separated parents

Article 373-2-5

A parent who assumes primary responsibility for a child of full age who is unable to support himself or herself may ask the other parent to make a contribution to the child's maintenance and education…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Exercise of parental authority by separated parents

Article 373-2-4

The award of a supplement, in particular in the form of alimony, may, if appropriate, be requested at a later date.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Exercise of parental authority by separated parents

Article 373-2-1

If the interests of the child so require, the judge may entrust the exercise of parental authority to one of the two parents. The exercise of rights of access and accommodation may only be refused to…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to the Autorité des marchés financiers

Article D632-3-2

At the request of a competent authority of a trading venue to which an investment services provider other than an asset management company provides direct electronic access, the AMF shall communicate,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Commencement of employment, management, remuneration and benefits

Article R6153-24-3

Students in the third cycle of medical, odontology and pharmacy studies are entitled to union training leave with pay for a maximum of five working days per year. This leave may only be granted to car…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article R6523-26-3

In addition to the powers devolved to the regional committee by articles R. 6123-3 to R. 6123-3-2, the Mayotte committee is responsible for: 1° Issuing an opinion on the regional charter or plan for p…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Approval.

Article R511-3-2

When assessing the notification provided for in I of Article L. 511-12-1, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall assess, for the purpose of ensuring that the credit institution or…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions for holding office as mayor, deputy mayor, municipal councillor and arrondissement councillor

Article L2511-34-2

Under conditions set by their internal regulations, the amount of the allowances that the Paris Council or the Marseille and Lyon City Councils allocate to their members is adjusted according to their…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: The gender equality and anti-discrimination officer and the safety and security officer

Article D1424-20-3

The gender and anti-discrimination referent and the safety and security referent are appointed jointly by the prefect and the chairman of the fire and rescue service's board of directors, for a term s…

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