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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VIIc: Enforcement of sentences and probation decisions in application of the Framework Decision of the Council of the European Union of 27 November 2008

Article 764-10

Before transmitting the sentencing decision or the probation decision and the certificate, the public prosecutor may consult the competent authority of the executing State. Such consultation is mandat…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 8: Transfer and extinction of mortgages

Article 2474

Mortgages are extinguished in particular:1° By the extinction of the principal obligation subject to the case provided for in Article 2422;2° By the creditor's renunciation of the mortgage subject to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Economats.

Article L3254-2

The prohibition set out in Article L. 3254-1 does not apply in the following cases: 1° Where the contract of employment stipulates that the employee who is provided with board and lodging shall also r…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Building and public works companies out of work due to bad weather.

Article L5424-9

Work stoppage in the event of bad weather is decided by the contractor or his representative on the site after consultation with the social and economic committee. When the work is being carried out o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Administrative penalties.

Article L5426-8

The person against whom the penalty is likely to be imposed is informed in advance of the facts of which he is accused and of the penalty envisaged, so that he can present his written and oral observa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III ter: Birth centres

Article L6323-4-2

In addition to the activities referred to in article L. 6323-4, birth centres may:1° Carry out public health, prevention and therapeutic education initiatives, in particular with a view to promoting a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Disciplinary sanctions

Article L6241-5

Any failure by a doctor or pharmacist to provide the information provided for in articles L. 4113-9 and L. 4221-19 respectively , in the cases mentioned in article L. 6223-3, or to provide false infor…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of accounts.

Article R123-185

The amount of loan repayment premiums is entered on the assets side of the balance sheet under the corresponding heading. It is amortised systematically over the term of the loan in accordance with th…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R223-22

In the event of a written consultation, the text of the proposed resolutions and the documents required to inform the members shall be sent to each member by registered letter. The members shall have…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : The Executive Council and the Chairman of the Executive Council

Article L7224-7

In the event of the seat of President of the Executive Council of Martinique becoming vacant for any reason whatsoever, its functions shall be temporarily exercised by an Executive Councillor, in the…

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