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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction of French courts

Article 689-6

For the application of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, signed at The Hague on 16 December 1970, the Supplementary Protocol to the Convention for the Suppression of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D712-14-3

…e their budget topped up, over and above the voted budget, under the conditions set out in articles D. 712-14-1 to D. 712-14-2 submit a request to the regional chamber of commerce and industry to whic…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 695-9-6

The freezing order and the certificate shall, subject to the provisions of the second paragraph, be transmitted directly by the judicial authority of the issuing State to the judicial authority of the…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article D325-3-1

…dings constructed using traditional materials on foundations, subject to the provisions of articles D. 325-3-2, D. 325-3-3 and D. 325-3-4.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Special conditions for the "pneumology" option

Article D6124-177-36

In addition to the premises provided for in article D. 6124-177-1, the authorised site includes: 1° Areas required for bronchial drainage, massages and exercise training; 2° An emergency room equipped…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
B: Authorisation of national police judicial police officers

Article R15-6-6

Decisions to refuse, suspend or withdraw the authorisation referred to in articles R. 15-6-4 and R. 15-6-5 may be appealed under the conditions set out in Articles 16-1 à 16-3.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 8: Special conditions for the "digestive system, endocrinology, diabetology, nutrition" option

Article D6124-177-44

In addition to the teams provided for in article D. 6124-177-3, the multidisciplinary team includes: 1° At least one physiotherapist; 2° At least one dietician; 3° At least one psychologist; 4° At lea…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 6: Family habilitation

Article 494-6

…on, on the property of the person concerned;- one or more acts relating to the person to be protected. In this case, the empowerment is exercised in compliance with the provisions of articles 457-1 to…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 6: Electronic auctions

Article R2162-64

During each phase of an electronic auction the purchaser shall instantaneously communicate to all tenderers information enabling them to ascertain their respective rankings at any time. It may also an…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 6: Electronic auctions

Article R2162-65

The purchaser shall close an electronic auction in one or more of the following ways:1° On the date and at the time fixed in the invitation to take part in the auction;2° When it no longer receives an…

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