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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Deliberations

Article L7222-18

The deliberations of the Martinique Assembly are published. Any person has the right to request communication of the deliberations and minutes of the public meetings of the Martinique Assembly, the bu…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Indemnities of holders of office in the Martinique Assembly and of office in the Executive Council

Article L7227-18

When the Martinique Assembly is renewed, the deliberation fixing the allowances of its members pursuant to this section shall take place within three months of its installation.Any deliberation concer…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-18

The Institut d'émission d'outre-mer is a public institution. Its articles of association are laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.The Institut d'émission d'outre-mer implements the State's moneta…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Penalties for non-compliance with the obligation to declare and provide information

Article L7122-18

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the conditions of application of this section.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Making available.

Article L7123-18

For the duration of the service, the user is responsible for the conditions under which the work is performed in accordance with the legal provisions and collective bargaining stipulations applicable…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Disputes.

Article L7313-18

The industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes) has sole jurisdiction to hear disputes relating to the application of the agency contract governed by the provisions of this Title.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Guarantee institutions against the risk of non-payment.

Article L3253-16

The guarantee institutions referred to in article L. 3253-14 are subrogated to the rights of employees for whom they have made advances: 1° For all claims, during a safeguard procedure ; 2° For claims…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Professional liability

Article L211-16

I.-The professional who sells a tourist package mentioned in 1° of I ofarticle L. 211-1 is fully liable for the performance of the services provided for in this contract, whether these services are pe…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 4 : Digital equipment for cinemas cinematographic establishments

Article L213-16

I. - The following are required to contribute, either directly or through an intermediary, to the financing of the investments necessary for the initial installation of digital projection equipment in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Monitoring exposure to occupational risk factors

Article L4163-16

I.-Under conditions defined by decree, the management bodies mentioned in article L. 4163-14 of this Code and, for the companies and establishments mentioned in articles L. 722-20 and L. 722-24 of the…

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