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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Conciliation

Article R4441-2

When a complaint is lodged with the professional body of New Caledonia or French Polynesia, its president will acknowledge receipt, appoint from among the members of the professional body one to three…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Handling complaints

Article R321-45-2

The Government Commissioner may invite the professional and the person making the complaint to find an amicable solution. The professional and the person submitting the claim who agree to seek an amic…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Disciplinary proceedings

Article R321-49-2

The chairman who has ruled on a measure provided for in the first or second paragraph of III of Article L. 321-23-2 may not sit on the sanctions committee ruling on the situation of the same professio…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Applicable procedures

Article R2172-2

For purchasers subject to Book IV, project management contracts that meet a need for an amount equal to or greater than the formal procedure thresholds are negotiated, pursuant to article R. 2122-6, w…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Public holidays

Article R3164-2

The sectors in which the particular characteristics of the activity justify, in application of article L. 3164-8, the employment of young workers on public holidays recognised by law are : 1° Hotels ;…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: The bringing of a civil action and its effects

Article 88-2

The investigating judge may, in the course of the proceedings, order the civil party requesting an expert opinion to first pay a supplement to the deposit provided for by Article 88 in order to guaran…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Status and purpose

Article L513-2

I. - Sociétés de crédit foncier are specialised credit institutions whose exclusive purpose is to:1° To grant or acquire guaranteed loans, exposures to public entities and securities, deposits and exp…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Other appendices

Article Annexe XI-I

Appendix XI-I to article D. 4312-7 RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLEEvolution of expenditure associated with vocational training for young people-APPRENTISSAGEENS PROs…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information on tobacco product packaging

Article R3512-28

The brand name and trade name may be printed on cigarette paper in accordance with the procedures defined by order of the Minister for Health.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information on tobacco product packaging

Article R3512-27

I.-The brand name and trade name may not be affixed inside the unit packet and outer packaging of cigarettes or roll-your-own tobacco. II-The manufacturer's details may appear, under conditions define…

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