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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-20

The provisions of Article L. 223-19 do not apply to agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length terms.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-21

The penalties provided for in article L. 222-20 may be accompanied by a temporary or permanent ban on exercising the activity of sports agent.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Allowance for self-employed workers

Article L5424-28

The allowance for self-employed workers is financed exclusively by the taxes of all kinds mentioned in 5° of article L. 5422-9.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter V: Public limited companies.

Article L225-270

I.-When a société anonyme à participation ouvrière falls into the situation referred to in Article L. 225-248, and its dissolution has not been declared, the Extraordinary General Meeting may decide,…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Formation of the credit agreement

Article L312-21

In order to enable the exercise of the right of withdrawal referred to in Article L. 312-19, a detachable form is attached to their copy of the credit agreement.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L1245-2

Tissues, cells and products of the human body, removed during surgery carried out in the interests of the person operated on, with the exception of cord blood and placental blood cells and cord and pl…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4311-26

Any employer who is obliged to dismiss, revoke or suspend the activity of a nurse or employed nurse whose professional practice exposes patients to serious danger shall inform the Director General of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operation

Article LO6221-20

Every member of the territorial council has the right, within the scope of his or her office, to be informed of the affairs of the local authority that are the subject of deliberation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operation

Article LO6221-21

The Territorial Council shall ensure the dissemination of information to its elected members by the material means it deems most appropriate. In order to enable the exchange of information on matters…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operation

Article LO6221-23

Territorial councillors have the right to present oral questions relating to the affairs of the local authority at meetings of the territorial council. The rules of procedure shall determine the frequ…

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