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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article L937-5

Article L. 723-2 reads as follows: "Art. L. 723-2 -I.-The representatives referred to in Article L. 723-1 applicable in New Caledonia must hold positions in the company either as chairman and chief ex…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Regional development plan

Article L4433-10-5

The regional development plan may be adapted in the circumstances and conditions defined by article L. 300-6 of the town planning code.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions

Article L613-50-1

Without prejudice to the provisions of this section and to the European Union's legal regime on State aid, the collège de résolution may not rely on any provision or stipulation the application of whi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Budgets and accounts

Article L5217-10-5

The budget of the metropolitan authority is voted either by nature or by function. If the budget is voted by type, it also includes a cross-referenced presentation by function; if it is voted by funct…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General principles

Article L1611-5-1

I. - An online payment service meeting the conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat is made available to users by: 1° Local authorities and their public establishments; 2° Public health es…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article L947-5

Article L. 723-2 is worded as follows: "Art. L. 723-2 -I.-The representatives referred to in Article L. 723-1 applicable in French Polynesia must hold positions in the company either as chairman and c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Youth employment contract

Article R5131-24

I.-The allowance mentioned in article L. 5131-6 cannot be combined with the active solidarity income mentioned in…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Preliminary title: Provisions relating to the preliminary title

Article 2491

The articles 1 to 6 shall apply to Mayotte.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Powers of the Regional Council

Article L4433-4-5-2

The regions of Guadeloupe and Reunion may set up a non-diplomatic representation to the institutions of the European Union. They shall inform the Government thereof.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Commencement of employment, management, remuneration and benefits

Article R6153-24-1

Each of the trade union organisations representing students in the third cycle of medical, odontology and pharmacy studies at national level may designate, each semester, two students in this cycle wh…

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