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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Regional cooperation

Article L7253-2

The Assembly of Martinique may submit proposals to the Government with a view to the conclusion of international commitments concerning regional cooperation between the French Republic and the States…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Consultation of the Martinique Assembly by the Government

Article L7252-2

The Assembly of Martinique is consulted on draft laws, ordinances or decrees containing provisions for adapting the legislative regime and administrative organisation of the territorial collectivity o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Leave to validate acquired experience

Article L6422-2

The duration of this leave may not exceed forty-eight hours per assessment session. This period may be increased by collective agreement.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Support in validating acquired experience

Article L6423-2

The Regional Committee for Employment, Training and Vocational Guidance and France Compétences are responsible for statistical monitoring of the validation of prior learning, in accordance with the pr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article L8221-2

The prohibitions set out in this chapter do not apply to emergency work whose immediate execution is necessary to prevent imminent accidents or to organise rescue measures.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prohibitions.

Article L8251-2

No one may, directly or indirectly, knowingly use the services of an employer of a foreign national who is not authorised to work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special contribution.

Article L8253-2

Payment of the special levy is guaranteed by a lien on the movable property and effects of those liable, wherever they may be, with the same rank as that enjoyed by the Treasury pursuant to article 19…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Intervention by the guardianship judge

Article 387-2

The legal administrator may not, even with authorisation:1° Alienate the property or rights of the minor free of charge;2° Acquire from a third party a right or claim against the minor;3° Exercise tra…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Powers of the public prosecutor

Article 39-2

As part of his powers in relation to alternatives to prosecution, initiating and exercising public action, directing the criminal investigation police, identity checks and enforcing sentences, the pub…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: The decision on the civil action

Article 375-2

Persons convicted of the same crime shall be jointly and severally liable for restitution and damages. In addition, the court may, by special reasoned decision, order that an accused person who has su…

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