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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Terms and conditions of engagement.

Article R4532-19

A natural person who performs the function of coordinator, in his own name or in the name of the organisation which employs him, may not be entrusted with the function of technical inspector provided…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-199

I.-The Hospitalisation at Home doctor organises the medical operation of the facility, in accordance with its medical project where applicable. He ensures that the care and services provided to patien…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions

Article L613-50-10

For each person referred to in I of Article L. 613-34, the methods used to set the remuneration of the senior executives responsible within the meaning of Articles L. 511-13 and L. 532-2 and of the ca…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Rules specific to leases.

Article 1759

If the tenant of a house or flat continues to enjoy it after the expiry of the lease in writing, without opposition from the landlord, he will be deemed to occupy it on the same conditions, for the te…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Conciliation Commission

Article R4123-19

As soon as a complaint is received, the Chairman of the Conseil départemental appoints one or more conciliators from among the members of the commission and informs the parties of this in the summons…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board

Article L22-10-26

I.-In companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, the Supervisory Board establishes a remuneration policy for corporate officers. This policy shall be consistent with the com…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to securities giving access to the capital.

Article L228-104

Deliberations or stipulations made in violation of articles L. 228-98 to L. 228-101 and L. 228-103 are null and void.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Algorithmic trading activities applicable to investment services providers other than portfolio management companies

Article L533-10-4

Investment services providers other than portfolio management companies that use algorithmic trading : 1° Have effective systems and risk controls appropriate to their business to ensure that their tr…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: The French Horse and Riding Institute

Article R211-19

The Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation, governed by articles R. 653-13 to R. 653-29 of the code rural et de la pêche maritime (rural and maritime fishing code), runs a school located in Sa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Medical professions.

Article L4431-10

In 3° of Article L. 4161-3, the words "or Article L. 4431-9" are added after the words:"in application of Article L. 4124-6".

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