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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L623-28

The decisions provided for in articles L. 623-4 and L. 623-14 as well as that resulting from the application of article L. 623-23 are also res judicata with regard to each of the members of the group…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Ambulance drivers

Article L4393-2

The profession of ambulance driver may be practised by persons who hold : 1° a state ambulance driver's diploma ; 2° an ambulance driver's certificate of competence ; 3° an ambulance driver's diploma.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: TRAVEL PROHIBITION ON FRENCH TERRITORY SUBJECT TO A REMISSION DECISION

Article L622-2

The decision to surrender a foreign national in the cases provided for in articles L. 621-4, L. 621-5, L. 621-6 and L. 621-7 may only be accompanied by a ban on movement within French territory if the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Responsibilities.

Article L2332-2

In the event of a takeover bid being announced for the dominant undertaking in a group, the employer of that undertaking shall immediately inform the group works council. The provisions set out in art…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies

Article L233-28

Business legal entities which, although not required to do so because of their legal form or the size of the group as a whole, publish consolidated accounts, shall comply with the provisions of articl…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Foreign nationals authorised to reside in France under family reunification arrangements

Article L423-20

The conditions for the application of articles L. 423-17 and L. 423-19 are set by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Renewal of residence permit

Article L433-2

Subject to the provisions of articles L. 411-5 and L. 432-3, a resident card is renewable by right.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Bills of exchange and promissory notes

Article L132-2

Promissory notes are governed by articles L. 512-1 to L. 512-8 of the French Commercial Code.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Simplified joint stock companies.

Article L227-20

The articles L. 227-13 to L. 227-19 do not apply to companies with only one member.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Contributions and allowances

Article L5424-20

As a result of the adaptation of their compensation conditions, the insurance allowance paid to unemployed workers in the film production, audiovisual or entertainment professions may, in addition to…

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