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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Trainees

Article D6352-34

The remuneration paid by the vocational training centre to the jobseeker replaces the allowance paid in this respect. The trainee is obliged to follow the training course until it ends. A trainee who…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Conditions common to the terms "children and adolescents" and "young children, children and adolescents".

Article D6124-177-61

The coordinating doctor specialises in paediatrics and in this case has proven training or experience in rehabilitation, or specialises in physical and rehabilitation medicine and in this case has pro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operation

Article R6156-36

The Chairman of the Board of Governors or of a specialised committee shall summon any person whom he deems likely to enlighten the discussions, either on his own initiative or at the request of a memb…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operation

Article R6156-35

The agendas for meetings of the full Board and specialised committees, as well as related documents, must be sent to the members of the Board by electronic means at least fifteen days before the meeti…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Operational reserve of the customs administration

Article 52 sexies

Reservists are compensated for periods of employment and further training.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 312-30

The authors must have proven artistic experience or training within the meaning of articles…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation

Article L237-22

The liquidator shall be dismissed and replaced in the manner provided for his appointment.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I : Cancellation and rectification of civil status records

Article 1050

The claim is lodged, investigated and judged as in non-contentious matters.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title VII: Provisions specific to the Cour de cassation.

Article 974

An appeal in cassation shall be lodged by declaration at the registry of the Court of Cassation.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter IV: Absentees

Article 1067

The claim is lodged, investigated and judged as in non-contentious matters.

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