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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security measures that may be ordered in the event of a declaration of lack of criminal responsibility on grounds of mental disorder.

Article D47-29-3

In accordance with the provisions of article 706-135 of this code, the regime for involuntary hospitalisation ordered by a court pursuant to this article is, with regard to the conditions for lifting…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: Public contracts concluded by a contracting authority

Article L2513-3

Public service contracts awarded by a contracting authority providing postal services within the meaning of 5° of Article L. 1212-3 and relating to: 1° Electronic mail services provided entirely by el…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L2446-3

For their application in New Caledonia and French Polynesia :1° 3° of article L. 2222-2 is replaced by the following provisions:3° In a place other than a health establishment satisfying the condition…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Control by the administrative authority.

Article L3345-3

In the absence of a request from a body mentioned in articles L. 213-1 or L. 752-4 of the Social Security Code or article L. 723-3 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code within the time limit set in t…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Guarantees granted to holders of mandates at the Assembly of French Guyana

Article L7125-4

Decrees in the Conseil d'Etat shall, where necessary, lay down the detailed rules for the application of this sub-section.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to the establishment of a relay facility

Article L311-36

The decision of the college of resolution ordering the transfer of the portfolio of insurance contracts, operations or subscription forms for contracts or regulations to a bridge institution is publis…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to the establishment of a relay facility

Article L311-37

For the duration of the resolution procedure, any asset or liability acquired by the bridge institution may be returned to its original owner, without the latter being able to object, or transferred t…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to the establishment of a relay facility

Article L311-35

I.-The resolution college may, after having determined that the transfer procedure referred to in 3° of Article L. 311-30 has failed, decide to set up a bridge institution. The latter is responsible f…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to the establishment of a relay facility

Article L311-38

Upon decision of the College of Resolution, the bridge institution is deemed to constitute a continuation of the person subject to a resolution procedure. This institution shall continue to exercise a…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to the establishment of a relay facility

Article L311-39

The collège de résolution shall withdraw the authorisation of the bridge institution no later than two years after the last transfer made pursuant to II of Article L. 311-35. The collège de résolution…

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