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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules of good conduct and organisation

Article R548-4

…its registration as a payment institution agent in the register referred to in article R. 612-20 . II. - Before 30 June, the equity investment intermediary publishes on its website an activity report…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L113-4

In the event of a worsening of the risk during the term of the contract, such that, if the new circumstances had been declared when the contract was taken out or renewed, the insurer would not have ta…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Filing.

Article D3323-4

…ent is concluded, the documents filed on the remote-procedure platform mentioned in Article D. 2231-4 under the conditions provided for in that Article and in II of Article D. 2231-2 include : 1° What…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Electronic money institutions

Article D526-4

…e the notification provided for in the second paragraph of I of Article L. 526-22 within one month. II -The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall make the notification provided for in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Freediving operations

Article R4461-42

…B "physical or sporting activities". The conditions for this activity are those set out in Chapter II of Title II of Book III of the French Sports Code. II - For workers holding a certificate bearing…

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French Customs CodeIn force
E. - Fifth class.

Article 413 bis

The following shall be liable to a fine of €3,700:1° Any infringement of the provisions of a of 1 of Article 53 ; 2° Any refusal to provide the documents and information requested by customs officers…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Transmission and execution of requests for mutual assistance

Article 694-4

…been referred or who has been notified of the request pursuant to the third paragraph of Article 694-1 shall forward it to the Public Prosecutor who shall determine whether to refer the matter to the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: The National Council of Sworn Commodity Brokers

Article R131-40

The office of the Conseil national des courtiers de marchandises assermentés (National Council of Sworn Freight Brokers) hears complaints and claims from third parties, after having heard or duly summ…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Miscellaneous provisions.

Article R131-48

The certificate of non-payment provided for in article L. 131-73 must comply with a model set by joint order of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of the Economy. It must include all information…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R6113-40

The Board of Directors meets at least twice a year and is convened by its Chairman or, if the Chairman is unable to attend, by the Managing Director if there is an urgent need to do so. In addition, a…

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