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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Single integration contract

Article L5522-2

For its application in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Article L. 5134-19-1 reads as follows: "Art. L. 5134-19-…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and composition

Article L7226-2

The Council may comprise sections, under conditions laid down by decree in the Council of State.The sections may issue opinions. The Council shall give its opinion on the opinions and reports drawn up…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and composition

Article R7226-2

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Assignment of receivables, leases and mortgages

Article L2232-2

The remuneration due by the buyer may be assigned in accordance with the provisions of articles L. 313-29-1 et seq. of the French Monetary and Financial Code.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Internal regulations

Article R7226-22

The Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council shall draw up its own rules of procedure.The rules of procedure shall lay down the conditions for the election of the Chairman, the…

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

Article R3512-26

I. - In addition to the health warnings provided for in Article L. 3512-22 and the warnings relating to the impact on the environment of the abandonment of waste resulting from the consumption of toba…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to ski lifts.

Article R342-23

The duties performed by the project manager referred to in article R 342-4 include at least : a) A description of the organisation of the project ; b) Verification that the project is suited to the te…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to ski lifts.

Article R342-24

When a ski lift uses a tunnel longer than 300 metres, the safety opinion mentioned in…

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