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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-15

When the judge rejects the application for a protection order, he may nevertheless, if the urgency justifies it and if one or other of the parties has so requested, refer the parties to a hearing, the…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-12

An application for the protection order to be lifted or modified or for temporary dispensation from certain of its obligations, as well as an application for the order to be revoked or for new measure…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-18

The family court judge who orders the wearing of the mobile electronic anti-seizure device sets its duration, up to a maximum of six months, depending on the circumstances of the case and the need for…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-113

For animals whose flesh or products are intended for human consumption, no more than one month's treatment may be given in medicated feed. The veterinarian prescribing a medicated feed must ensure tha…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Investigations

Article D15-5-2

The officer or agent of the judicial police responsible for the arrangements for police custody may request by any means an officer or agent of the judicial police belonging to a territorially compete…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Special conditions for the "cardiovascular" designation

Article D6124-177-32

The coordinating doctor specialises in cardiovascular medicine or physical and rehabilitation medicine, and in this case has proven training or experience in cardiology. In the latter case, the author…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Persons called upon to carry out seizures, rights and obligations of persons seizing and customs detention

Article 323-2

The duration of customs detention may not exceed twenty-four hours. However, detention may be extended for a further period of up to twenty-four hours, with the written authorisation of the public pro…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-16-5 (art. A212-192-5)

Aptitude test I.-Technical safety test. The aim of the technical safety test is to check the candidate's ability to progress safely, at a sustained speed, on Nordic-type hilly terrain, whatever the sn…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: Subletting.

Article L145-32

The subtenant may apply to the principal tenant for renewal of its lease to the extent of the rights that the principal tenant itself has from the landlord. The lessor is called upon to assist in the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The Town Council

Article L2121-32

Each year, the town council draws up the list of taxpayers likely to be appointed as members of the local direct tax commission, in accordance with article 1650 of the General Tax Code.

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