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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Provisions specific to sociétés en commandite par actions (partnerships limited by shares)

Article R22-10-40

…benefit pension commitments meeting the characteristics of the schemes mentioned in Articles L. 137-11 and L. 137-11-2 of the Social Security Code; 6° Where the company awards variable remuneration co…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Cross-border recognition.

Article 509-1

…a European Certificate of Succession;- Articles 44 to 57 and 60 of Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/1103 of 24 June 2016 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of jurisdiction, applicable law,…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR BOOK III

Article R2623-1

For the application of the regulatory provisions of Book III to Saint-Barthélemy:1° In article R. 2311-5 :a) 2° is deleted;b) In 6°, the words: "the other technical standards drawn up by the European…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR BOOK III

Article R2643-1

…pplication of the regulatory provisions of Book III in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon:1°° In article R. 2311-5 :a) 2° is deleted;b) In 5°, the words: "other technical standards drawn up by European standard…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-2-2

…n and their means of delivery mentioned in 1° and 2° of I of Article L. 1333-9, à l'article L. 1333-11, in II of articles L. 1333-13-3 and L. 1333-13-4 and in articles L. 1333-13-5, L. 2339-14, L. 233…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Penalty procedure

Article L423-1

…9° A person qualified in literary and artistic property law; 10° A person qualified in public law; 11° A person qualified in business management and accounting. The Minister for the Budget appoints t…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1 The Training and Employment Committee

Article A142-12

…ng Federation appointed by its President; 10° The President of the Union of Outdoor Sports Centres; 11° A regional academic delegate for youth, commitment and sport chosen by the President;12° The dir…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Membership and operation of professional associations of banking and payment services intermediaries

Article L519-14

I.-An association referred to in I of Article L. 519-11 may terminate the membership of one of its members at its request. Membership may also be withdrawn automatically by the association if the bank…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Protection in the event of a partial transfer of undertaking or establishment.

Article L2414-1

…ty on the list provided for inArticle L. 515-36 of the Environment Code or mentioned in Article L. 211-2 of the Mining Code;9° Member of a joint committee on health, safety and working conditions in a…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Public land registry service

Article 881 L

…ns of Article 881 M :1° Where they involve the low-income housing bodies specified in l'article L. 411-2 of the Construction and Housing Code and the other bodies and local authorities indicated in ar…

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