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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Membership rules

Article D3141-18

The Minister for Labour authorises the funds to operate in a specific territorial area after verifying that the number of employees who must be declared to the fund justifies its establishment.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Provisions relating to the special grant for school construction and equipment

Article D2564-18

…g the grant; b) If he is aware that the ceiling provided for in the second paragraph of article D. 2564-14; c) If the operation is not carried out within the period stipulated in article D. 2564-16.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information.

Article L3121-18-1

The departmental council ensures the dissemination of information to its elected members by the material means it deems most appropriate. In order to enable the exchange of information on matters with…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information.

Article L4132-18-1

…at least eight days before its meeting, in accordance with the conditions laid down in article L. 4132-18.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: Control

Article R752-44-18

For the application of the provisions of article L. 752-5-1 and of II of article L. 752-23, the Prefect may appoint officials authorised for this purpose by the Minister for the Economy to carry out i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R917-18

Article R. 713-9 reads as follows: "Art. R. 713-9.-Applications are declared in writing to the prefecture. "Declarations of candidacy are admissible from the day set by the order convening the elector…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Health and safety standards

Article A322-18

The health and safety standards applicable to swimming pools are set out in the amended Order of 7 April 1981 on the technical provisions applicable to swimming pools and the amended Order of 29 Novem…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Rates

Article A132-18

…lements : 1° A technical interest rate set in accordance with the conditions set out in article A. 132-1.2° One of the following tables: a) Tables approved by order of the Minister for the Economy and…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-18

…ive any reason for his decision or bear any costs other than those provided for in Articles L. 221-23 to L. 221-25. The period mentioned in the first paragraph runs from the day: 1° Of the conclusion…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R824-18

…or by his counsel within eight clear days of receipt of the summons referred to in Article R. 824-16. It must state the reasons for the challenge and, where appropriate, be accompanied by supporting…

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