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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Interest of the dispute

Article A444-188

In the case of seizure of property and sale by auction, unless otherwise provided, the interest in the dispute corresponds to the auction price of the property. In the case of a sale by lots, the inte…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-18

Where the technical and organisational measures provided for in Article R. 4412-17 are not feasible in view of the nature of the activity, the employer shall take, in order of priority, the necessary…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and mandate of employee representatives

Article R1233-25-2

The provisions of articles R. 1233-8 and R. 1233-9 are applicable to the term of office of staff representatives on the committee responsible for health, safety and working conditions.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: The network

Article L512-86-1

In order to guarantee the liquidity and solvency of the savings bank network, the central body of the savings banks and banques populaires referred to in Article L. 512-106 has at its disposal the com…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 5: Transportation of the body after committal (R).

Article R2213-25-1

I.-Prior to being placed on the market, an accredited body checks that the coffin fitted with a watertight bowl complies with the characteristics mentioned in article R. 2213-25. This body will issue…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Public body responsible for adult vocational training

Article L5315-8

Training bodies accredited under article L. 6121-2-1 have access to the premises and facilities of the public institution under objective, transparent and non-discriminatory conditions, in accordance…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Special rules relating to real estate investment funds

Article L214-72

In all cases where provisions relating to property ownership or to companies and financial instruments require the name, first name and domicile of the holder of the assets or securities to be indicat…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonds issued by associations.

Article L213-8

Associations governed by the law of 1st July 1901 relating to the contract of association or by articles 21 to 79 of the local civil code applicable in the departments of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Mosel…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Grouping of orders

Article L2113-8

…s of the European Union, provided that this choice has not been made with the aim of evading the application of national provisions affecting public policy. Notwithstanding the provisions of the secon…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Other powers

Article L621-20-7

The Autorité des marchés financiers is the competent authority, within the meaning of Article 67(1) of Directive 2014/65/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in…

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