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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Financial organisation.

Article L6145-1

…nt of projected income and expenditure is drawn up, on the one hand, taking into account the national tariffs for services provided for in l° of I of article L. 162-22-10 and in 1° of article L. 162-2…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Terms and conditions

Article L6213-10-1

A decree sets the conditions under which, by way of derogation from Articles L. 6213-1 and L. 6213-2, medical biologists may be temporarily replaced.

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

Article L917-1-1

I.-The provisions relating to professional categories and sub-categories set out in Section 3 of Chapter III of Title I of Book VII do not apply. II.-The electors of the Chamber of Agriculture, Commer…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Health centres.

Article L6323-1-1

In addition to the activities mentioned in article L. 6323-1, health centres may :1° Carry out public health initiatives, therapeutic patient education and social initiatives, in particular with a vie…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Adapted companies

Article L5213-19-1

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the conditions for the application of this sub-section, in particular: 1° The conditions for the performance, monitoring, renewal and control of the mult…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Extending the stay of students and researchers

Article L422-11

When a temporary residence permit bearing the words "seeking employment or setting up a business" is issued pursuant to 1° of article L. 422-10, its holder is authorised, during the period of validity…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Powers of the Territorial Council

Article LO6251-17

The collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy may, with the agreement of the authorities of the Republic, be an associate member of the regional bodies mentioned in article LO 6251-14 or observer to them. The…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Powers of the Territorial Council

Article LO6351-17

The collectivity of Saint-Martin may, with the agreement of the authorities of the Republic, be an associate member of the regional bodies mentioned in article LO 6351-14 or observer to them. The Terr…

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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 Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Operating rules

Article L214-17-1

The net income of a UCITS comprises net income, realised capital gains and losses net of costs and net unrealised capital gains and losses. Net income is equal to the amount of interest, arrears, prem…

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