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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Fixed installations

Article L312-11

The design, construction and operation of ski lifts and the development of downhill ski runs are governed by…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Livret A passbook accounts

Article L743-11

I.-The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in French Polynesia, subject to the provisions of II, in the wording indicated in the right-hand…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Livret A passbook accounts

Article L742-11

I.- Subject to the provisions of II, the provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand co…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Compensation for damage caused by compulsory vaccination

Article R3111-29

If the vaccination was compulsory at the time it was carried out, the Director of the Office will, if necessary, arrange for an expert opinion to assess the extent of the damage and determine whether…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-117

In order to implement the employee's right to the leave referred to in Article L. 3142-105, a company collective agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or convention determines : 1° The maximu…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common rules

Article R519-26

I. - Before concluding any banking transaction or payment service or any preparatory work or advice, the intermediary must agree with his customer, including any potential customer, in writing or on a…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Declarations of nationality

Article 26-3

The Minister or the director of the judicial registry services of the judicial court shall refuse to register declarations that do not satisfy the legal conditions.The declarant shall be notified of t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-269

The holder of the authorisation must ensure that the architectural configuration of its site and its organisation are such as to ensure the reception and stay of patients, whether on an outpatient or…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative penalties

Article L232-23-3-3

I.- Except in cases where the period of Ineligibility is not applied or is reduced under the conditions provided for in article L. 232-23-3-10 and without prejudice to the granting of a suspended susp…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative organisation

Article L114-11

…appointment of the Director is submitted to the President of the region concerned for prior approval. The Director represents the State within the establishment. In the event of serious difficulties…

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