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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Relations between sports associations and companies

Article L122-19

A Conseil d'Etat decree specifies the stipulations that must be included in the agreement provided for in article L. 122-14, in particular the conditions of use by the company or transfer to it of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prevention of risks of exposure to ionising radiation.

Article L4451-3

The person appointed by the employer to advise on the radiation protection of workers is bound by professional secrecy under the penalties and conditions set out in articles 226-13 and 226-14 of the F…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Sociétés en commandite simple.

Article L222-11

In the event of the receivership or liquidation of one of the general partners, a ban on practising a commercial profession or incapacity affecting one of the general partners, the partnership is diss…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Health Agency for Guadeloupe, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin

Article L1442-3

The following are attached to the Guadeloupe, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin Health Agency: 1° La conférence de la santé et de l'autonomie de la Guadeloupe, de Saint-Barthélemy et de Saint-Martin,…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Services and products other than agricultural, forestry, food or seafood products

Article L433-8

The provisions of articles L. 433-3 to L. 433-7 are not applicable:1° To the certification of agricultural, forestry, food or sea products;2° To marketing authorisations for medicinal products for hum…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Multiannual agreements on objectives and resources

Article L6114-2

The contracts referred to in article L. 6114-1 determine the strategic objectives of health care institutions on the basis of the regional health project defined in article L. 1434-1, in particular th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L1471-1

Any action relating to the performance of the employment contract shall be barred after two years from the date on which the person bringing the action knew or ought to have known of the facts enablin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L6161-9

A health care institution mentioned in b and c of article L. 162-22-6 of the Social Security Code may be authorised by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency to use independent medical pro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organs, tissues, cells and products.

Article L1272-9

As stated in Article 511-19-1 of the Criminal Code, reproduced below: Art. 511-19-1 -The removal, preservation or use of embryonic or foetal tissues or cells following termination of pregnancy under c…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: The creditor and the writ of execution

Article L111-4

Enforcement orders referred to in 1° to 3° of…

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