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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6352-19

…n as they are transmitted to the State representative under the conditions set out in article LO 6341-1.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Entry on the list

Article R2122-19

…ege, branch and serial number on the electoral list.An order by the Minister for Labour determines :1° The date from which the electoral list may be consulted ;2° The procedures for this consultation,…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 211-110

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L1311-15

The use of public facilities by a local authority, a public institution for inter-municipal cooperation or a mixed syndicate is subject to a financial contribution for the benefit of the local authori…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Mutual pharmacies

Article R5125-25

…failing which it will be disregarded. The management of the pharmacies referred to in article L. 5125-19 is entrusted to a pharmacist who has no other professional activity. In the event of a merger…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Professional equality between women and men and quality of life and working conditions

Article L2242-19-1

The negotiations provided for in article L. 2242-17 may also cover the quality of working conditions, in particular health and safety at work and the prevention of occupational risks. It may rely on r…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 2: Filing of amending deeds.

Article R123-106

The filing provided for in the first paragraph of article R. 123-105 includes, for limited liability companies: 1° In the event of an increase or reduction in the share capital, a copy of the minutes…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Organisation and operation

Article R1431-10

The Conseil supérieur de la prud'homie sets up a standing committee from among its members. This committee prepares the work of the Council and may be consulted in urgent cases. It is chaired by the C…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Formation of the credit agreement

Article L313-25

The offer mentioned in article L. 313-24 :1° Mention the identity of the parties and any declared guarantors;2° Specify the nature, purpose, terms and conditions of the loan, in particular those relat…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Ia: Business value added tax

Article 1586 quinquies

I. - 1. Subject to 2, 3 and 4, the contribution on the value added of businesses is determined on the basis of the turnover achieved and the value added produced during the year in respect of which th…

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