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Showing 37413750 of 65597 articles for Art. L 141-7 · Cass. com. 20 June 1978 · CA Versailles 17 December 1980 · Cass. com. 14 May 1952 · Cass. 1re civ. 2 March 1960 · C. civ. Art. 2276

French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Fees charged by the National Institute of Industrial Property

Article R411-17

I. - The National Institute of Industrial Property shall collect fees, the amount and terms of application of which shall be laid down by joint order of the Minister responsible for industrial propert…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions applicable to medical reservists

Article L3133-7

The conditions for the application of this chapter are laid down by decree and in particular : 1° The terms and conditions of the compensation mentioned in the third paragraph of article L. 3133-1 ; 2…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: The arbitration tribunal

Article 1450

An arbitrator may only be a natural person enjoying the full exercise of his or her rights. If the arbitration agreement designates a legal person, the latter only has the power to organise the arbitr…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Conditions common to 'oncology' and 'oncology and onco-haematology'.

Article D6124-177-69

The coordinating doctor is specialised in oncology, with a medical oncology option, or has proven training or experience in medical oncology.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Conditions common to 'oncology' and 'oncology and onco-haematology'.

Article D6124-177-68

In addition to the teams provided for in article D. 6124-177-3, the multidisciplinary team includes: 1° At least one physiotherapist; 2° At least one psychologist; 3° At least one dietician. The holde…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Conditions common to 'oncology' and 'oncology and onco-haematology'.

Article D6124-177-67

In addition to the premises provided for in article D. 6124-177-1, the authorised site includes at least one area dedicated to the care and support required by people with cancer throughout their illn…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Causes of dissolution and separation as to property.

Article 1442

There can be no continuation of the community, notwithstanding any agreements to the contrary. Either spouse may request, where appropriate, that, in their mutual relations, the effect of the dissolut…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Community assets

Article 1408

…ided owner, does not form an acquest, except for the recompense due to the community for the sum it may have provided.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Preliminary investigation

Article 77-1-2

With the authorisation of the public prosecutor, the judicial police officer or agent may carry out the requisitions provided for in the first paragraph of Article 60-2 subject to Article 60-1-2. With…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Assessment of the integration condition for the issue of a residence permit

Article L413-7

The first issue of the resident card provided for in articles L. 423-6, L. 423-10 or L. 423-16, the resident card bearing the wording "long-term resident-EU" provided for in articles L. 421-12, L. 421…

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