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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Formation of the jury

Article 304-1

When the assize court ruling on appeal is to rule solely on the sentence, the speech to the jurors provided for in Article 304 is amended as follows: 1° The words: "the charges to be brought against X…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Formation of the jury

Article 305-1

A plea alleging a nullity other than those purged by the referral decision that has become final or pursuant to article 269-1 and tainting the proceedings prior to the opening of the hearings must, on…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: The enforcement judge

Article L121-3

The enforcement judge has the power to order the debtor to pay damages in the event of abusive resistance.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: Valuation of public property by the holder of the partnership contract

Article L2233-3

Where leases are granted by the holder for a term exceeding that of the partnership contract, the conditions for the purchaser to take over the lease must be the subject of an agreement between the pu…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: High-level sportspeople

Article A231-3

Within two months of their first registration on the list of top-level athletes and annually for subsequent registrations, top-level athletes must undergo : 1° A medical examination carried out by a s…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Manual changers

Article L572-3

The provisions of article L. 571-2 are applicable to proceedings relating to offences under articles L. 572-1 and L. 572-2.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Restructuring of professional branches

Article L2261-33

In the event of a merger of the scope of application of several collective agreements in application of I of article L. 2261-32 or in the event of the conclusion of a collective agreement combining th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Restructuring of professional branches

Article L2261-34

Until such time as the representativeness of the professional employers' organisations is measured following the merger of areas covered by collective bargaining agreements pronounced in application o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles.

Article L3132-3

In the interests of employees, the weekly rest day is Sunday.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Common provisions.

Article L2214-3

Each year, when the Finance Bill is discussed, the Minister for Health publishes a report on demographic developments in the country and on the application of the provisions of this Title.This report…

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