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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Foreign nationals married to French nationals

Article L423-3

When the breakdown of the marital relationship or the breakdown of the cohabitation is established during the period of validity of the residence permit provided for in articles L. 423-1 or L. 423-2,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Decision to place in waiting area

Article L341-3

The foreign national placed in the waiting area shall be informed of his rights under the conditions provided for in article

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Personalised pathway and republican integration contract

Article L413-3

The personalised Republican integration pathway provided for in article L. 413-2 includes in particular:1° Civic training prescribed by the State, relating to the values, principles and institutions o…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Report on the description of the premises

Article R322-3

The bailiff may use any appropriate means to describe the premises and may be assisted by any qualified professional if necessary.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Setting up the dynamic acquisition system

Article R2162-38

When setting up a dynamic purchasing system and when the estimated value of the requirement is equal to or greater than the thresholds for the formalised procedure, the purchaser shall comply with the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Setting up the dynamic acquisition system

Article R2162-37

The dynamic purchasing system may be subdivided into categories of supplies, services or works defined objectively on the basis of the characteristics of the contract to be performed in the category c…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Role of doping prevention medical units

Article D232-3

Athletes who have been sanctioned in application of articles L. 232-21-1 to L. 232-23-3-12 benefit from at least one medical consultation within a doping prevention medical unit.At the end of this con…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Canvassing in banking or financial matters

Article L353-3

Natural persons guilty of one of the offences referred to in articles L. 353-1 and L. 353-2 are also liable to the following additional penalties: 1° Disqualification from civic, civil and family righ…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to investment service providers

Article L573-3

Failure by the directors of an investment firm or portfolio management company to draw up an inventory for each financial year and prepare annual accounts and a management report in accordance with th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the roll of the order

Article L4222-3

The regional council of section A or the central council of section B, C, D, E, G or H decides on the application for inclusion on the roll within a maximum of three months from receipt of the applica…

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