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Showing 51115120 of 42508 articles for Art. Cass. com. 9 October 2012 · Cass. 3e civ. 11 May 2005 · Cass. 3e civ. 19 December 2012

French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Persons called upon to carry out seizures, rights and obligations of persons seizing and customs detention

Article 323-9

At the end of the customs detention, the public prosecutor may order that the detained person be brought before him, a judicial police officer or a customs officer authorised under article 28-1 of the…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article R251-9

…he time limits provided for in articles…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Procedure for visiting a foreign national's home

Article L733-9

…which it is based. It shall mention the address of the premises in which the inspection operations may be carried out.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Special provisions for trimix and heliox

Article A322-97

…f the following equipment at the launch or immersion site:-a weighted descent and ascent line which may also be used for decompression;-a copy of the planned dive schedule(s);-logistical support or a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L2141-9

…mental principles set out in Articles 16 to 16-8 of the Civil Code and the provisions of this Title may enter or leave the territory to which this Code applies. These movements of embryos are exclusiv…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Development of apprenticeships in the non-industrial and non-commercial public sector

Article L6227-9

…who has joined the scheme referred to in article L. 5422-13. By way of derogation, this membership may be limited to apprentices.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Wages and working hours.

Article L6325-9

…d-term contract or the professionalisation action under the open-ended contract, remuneration which may not be less than either the minimum growth wage or a percentage determined by decree of the mini…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions specific to certain institutions and organisations.

Article L6147-9

Personnel working in the Armed Forces Medical Corps may work in public health establishments under the conditions laid down in their statutes. An agreement is then drawn up between the Minister of Def…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 8: Payment to finance mobility services

Article D2333-97

…cle L. 244-2 of the Social Security Code or article L. 725-3 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code may simply indicate the nature of the claims-social security contributions and payment intended to f…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private practice.

Article R4127-90

…latter's agreement or the authorisation of the Conseil Départemental de l'Ordre. Such authorisation may only be refused on the grounds of a risk of confusion for the public. Silence on the part of the…

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