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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L2661-3

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book II in French Polynesia: 1° In Article L. 2213-6, the words: ", local authorities" are deleted; 2° In Article L. 2232-7, the words: "Notwithsta…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Intermediary activity

Article L352-3

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the table below, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table, shall apply in French Polynesia and New Caledo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Labour agreements concluded in the public sector.

Article L2233-3

The provisions of a branch agreement or a professional or interprofessional agreement which has been extended or enlarged by a decree are applicable to the companies and establishments mentioned in ar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Determining the topics, timetable and method of negotiation

Article L2222-3

Under the conditions laid down in Title IV of Book II of Part Two of this Code, the collective labour agreement or arrangement defines : 1° The timetable for negotiations ; 2° The procedures for takin…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Search and recording

Article R531-3

The amount of the penalty referred to in Article

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Miscellaneous goods intermediaries

Article R773-38

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable art…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Miscellaneous goods intermediaries

Article R774-38

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in French Polynesia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: The profession of genetic counsellor

Article L1132-3

The competent authority may, after obtaining the opinion of a commission composed in particular of professionals, individually authorise to practise the profession of genetic counsellor nationals of a…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 7: Control of cinema box office receipts

Article L212-32

Control of receipts from the exploitation of cinematographic or audiovisual works and documents in cinematographic entertainment establishments is organised under the following conditions: 1° Exhibito…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Ambulance drivers

Article L4393-3

The competent authority may, after obtaining the opinion of a committee composed in particular of professionals, individually authorise nationals of a Member State of the European Union or of another…

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