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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Effects on French nationality of transfers of sovereignty relating to certain territories

Article 32-2

The French nationality of persons of common law civil status, born in Algeria before 22 July 1962, will be held to be established, under the conditions of Article 30-2, if these persons have consisten…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-1

For the application of Article L. 1221-22 in Mayotte, the second paragraph is replaced by a paragraph worded as follows: "longer periods set by collective branch agreements concluded before 1 January…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Distribution and transfer of shares in central insurance companies.

Article L322-23

…all set the terms and conditions for the distribution of free shares as provided for in Article L. 322-22. When free shares are distributed to employees, account is taken of their length of service an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Professional card

Article L4002-2

…e and masseur-physiotherapist under the conditions set out in Articles 1 to 4 of Order 2016-1809 of 22 December 2016 on the recognition of professional qualifications in regulated professions.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Residence permit commission

Article L432-13

…mit provided for in articles L. 423-1, L. 423-7, L. 423-13, L. 423-14, L. 423-15, L. 423-21, L. 423-22, L. 423-23, L. 425-9 or L. 426-5 to a foreigner who actually fulfils the conditions for issue;2°…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Non-voting preference shares.

Article L228-35-9

…ary shares, be purchased under the conditions provided for in the last two paragraphs of Article L. 228-35-10 and cancelled. Any purchase of ordinary shares that does not comply with this paragraph ma…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 6: Safeguard, reorganisation and compulsory winding-up proceedings

Article L2312-53

…situations and under the conditions set out in Articles L. 631-17, L. 631-18, L. 631-19 and L. 631-22 of the French Commercial Code; 4° During compulsory liquidation proceedings, in the situations an…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Allocation to authorised establishments

Article R6241-25

…the basis of the lists mentioned in 13° of Article L. 6241-5 and in Articles R. 6241-21 and R. 6241-22. 6241-5 and articles R. 6241-21 and R. 6241-22 ; 2° Informs employers of the criteria for allocat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Regional joint body.

Article R5312-28

…tive national and cross-industry trade union and employers' organisations mentioned in article L. 5422-22. The members of the regional joint body are appointed for three years. This mandate is renewab…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Functional allowances.

Article L2123-24-1

…I. - Municipal councillors to whom the mayor delegates part of his duties pursuant to articles L. 2122-18 and L. 2122-20 may receive an allowance allocated by the municipal council within the limits s…

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