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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 207-1

…he Assize Court, or declare that there are no grounds to proceed with the case, or raise the matter and proceed in accordance with the conditions set out in articles 201,202 and 204, or refer the case…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 212-1

…dgment dismissing the case, or the insertion of an announcement informing the public of the grounds and operative part thereof, in one or more newspapers, periodicals or electronic public communicatio…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section 1: The agreement

Article 1546-2

…reement between all the parties to the appeal proceedings interrupts the time limits for concluding and lodging a cross-appeal referred to in Articles 905-2 and 908 to 910. The interruption of these t…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: General privileges

Article 2331-1

The privileges of the Treasury and the Social Security funds are determined by the laws that concern them.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Aid to strengthen the management team

Article R5213-36

…ted. It must be accompanied by proof of the expenditure corresponding to the additional supervision and the opinion of the social and economic committee.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Aid to strengthen the management team

Article R5213-37

…resence of additional staff is necessary to ensure the adaptation to employment of disabled workers and may not exceed 50% of the expenditure on additional staff corresponding to this period.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Aid to strengthen the management team

Article R5213-38

…kely to be granted exceeds an amount set by joint order of the ministers responsible for the budget and employment, the prefect's order is forwarded to the minister responsible for employment before b…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Popular savings passbook account.

Article R221-64

The terms and conditions of remuneration for these establishments and bodies are set by order of the Minister for the Economy.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Popular savings passbook account.

Article R221-61

…an authorisation agreement with the Caisse des dépôts et consignations, acting both in its own name and on behalf of the State, in accordance with the standard agreements approved by the Minister for…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Popular savings passbook account.

Article R221-62

The authorisation agreements include an undertaking by these institutions and organisations to comply with the rules laid down in this sub-section. In particular, they specify the organisation of fina…

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