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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R5134-15

When the bodies mentioned in article L. 5314-1 and in 1° bis of article L. 5311-4, as well as the academy rectors for the contracts mentioned in article L. 5134-125 take decisions or allocate aid for…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreement

Article D5134-151

…id paid, on behalf of the State, by the agency and the terms and conditions for monitoring the application of the agreement; 5° Where applicable, the Prefect's waiver regarding the place of residence…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Flat-rate tax on network companies

Article 1519 E

I. - The flat-rate tax mentioned in Article 1635-0 quinquies applies to nuclear or fossil-fired electricity generation facilities whose installed electrical capacity within the meaning of Articles L.…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
XXXI : Family tax credit

Article 244 quater F

I. - 1. Companies taxed on the basis of their actual profits may benefit from a tax credit equal to 50% of expenditure intended to finance the creation and operation of establishments mentioned in the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4a: Compensation for victims of benfluorex

Article L1142-24-6

…heirs seeking full reparation for the harm suffered. The second to eighth paragraphs of article L. 1142-14 shall apply to this offer. If the competent court, when seised by the victim who refuses the…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Removal of goods from their place of detention

Article R512-15

…r no circumstances alter the condition of the samples entrusted to him. The guarantee measures that may be imposed are set by the order mentioned in Article R. 512-12.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Deliberations.

Article LO6431-15

…ver one-sixth of the members present so request. In the event of a tie, the Chairman shall have the casting vote. Nevertheless, votes on appointments shall always be by secret ballot. However, the Ter…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Conservatory measures.

Article R641-15

The official receiver may order seals to be affixed to all or part of the debtor's assets. In this case, the procedure shall be in accordance with the rules laid down for seals after death. Notice of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to all national interest markets

Article A761-15

…s and Fraud Control (DDCCRF), the Departmental Director of Agriculture and Forestry and, where applicable, the Regional Director of Food, Agriculture and Forestry, or their representatives, sit on it…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Administrative penalties.

Article R5426-15

The Director referred to in article R. 5312-26 may impose the penalty provided for in this article for deliberate acts, in accordance with the procedures set out in article L. 5426-9 et seq. When cons…

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