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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Formation of the jury

Article 261-1

…aratory list must be drawn up in two originals, one of which is deposited at the town hall, and for Paris at the annexed town hall, and the other sent before 15 July to the secretariat-registry of the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Groups of economic operators

Article R2142-26

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 2141-13, the composition of the consortium may not be changed between the date on which applications are submitted and the date on which the contract…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Substitution of the user undertaking in the event of default by the temporary employment undertaking

Article R1251-26

In the case provided for in Article L. 1251-52, the employee or the social security body or social institution, or, in the event of safeguard, receivership or compulsory liquidation proceedings, the c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Applications from trade unions and associations

Article R7343-26

…Autorité des relations sociales des plateformes d'emploi shall publish the list of admissible applications on the website provided for in Article R. 7343-10 fifteen days after expiry of the applicati…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Provisions specific to "Care without consent".

Article D6124-265

In addition to the premises mentioned in article D. 6124-257, hospital units include: 1° One or more calming areas, adapted to the nature of the patient's care and the therapeutic project implemented,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Provisions specific to "Care without consent".

Article D6124-266

Minors hospitalised on an exceptional basis in application of article R. 6123-200 are cared for in a single room.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Health conditions inherent in residential premises

Article R1331-26

…er supply ; 2° a waste water drainage system; 3° a hot water supply; 4° a shower room; 5° a toilet; 6° an electrical installation 7° a heating system 8° a natural or mechanical heat regulation system;…

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

Article 231-26

The classification, labels and aid awarded in year n are renewed in year n + 1. When general measures taken by the public authorities to prohibit or restrict access to cinematographic establishments a…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reorganisation and winding-up measures for Community credit institutions

Article R613-26

I. - Pursuant to article 66 of decree no. 85-1388 of 27 December 1985 referred to in II of article R. 613-25, the judicial representative shall notify known creditors that they are required to declare…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 2: Powers exercised on behalf of the municipality.

Article L2122-26

In the event that the mayor's interests conflict with those of the commune, the town council shall appoint another of its members to represent the commune, either in court or in contracts.

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