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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: Explanations provided to borrowers and assessment of their creditworthiness

Article L313-13

Without prejudice to the provisions relating to adequate explanations and warnings mentioned in articles L. 313-11 and L. 313-12, the lender or intermediary may provide the borrower with advice on the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Combating the international spread of disease.

Article L3115-1

Health controls at borders are governed, within the territory of the French Republic, by the provisions of the health regulations adopted by the World Health Organisation in accordance with Articles 2…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Mediation

Article L316-1

All consumers have the right to have recourse free of charge to a mediator under the conditions laid down in Chapter II of Title I of Book VI of the Consumer Code with a view to resolving a dispute be…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L550-1

For the purposes of I of Article L. 512-1, agents who are not general insurance agents, who carry out their activity in the name and on behalf of an insurance undertaking and under its full responsibi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Recognition of acquired skills

Article L5134-117

The skills acquired under the "emploi d'avenir" scheme are recognised by a certificate of training, a certificate of professional experience or a validation of acquired experience as provided for in a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Coordination of developments in the healthcare system by the regional health agency

Article L6131-1

I. - The Director General of the Regional Health Agency coordinates the development of the hospital system, in particular with a view to :1° Adapting it to the needs of the population and ensuring acc…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L1441-1

For the application of article L. 1330-1 to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the words: "article 346 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union" are replaced by the words: "the protection of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Special training and adaptation measures.

Article L4142-1

…nding on the risks identified, specific safety training initiatives are carried out in certain establishments with the assistance, where appropriate, of the professional bodies for health, safety and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter XI: Members of a regional cross-industry joint committee

Article L243-11-1

Breaking the employment contract of an employee who is a member of the regional cross-industry joint committee referred to in Article L. 23-111-1, of an employee appearing on the electoral propaganda…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-10

When the meeting deliberates on the approval of a contribution in kind or the granting of a special benefit, the shares of the contributor or beneficiary are not taken into account for the calculation…

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