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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: School transport (R).

Article R1614-73

Where, pursuant to the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 30 of law no. 83-663 of 22 July 1983 supplementing law no. 83-8 of 7 January 1983 relating to the division of powers between munici…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Accounting records

Article D2343-7

The accounting officer of the commune is solely responsible for:1° Taking all necessary steps to collect revenues, legacies and donations and other resources allocated to the service of the commune;2°…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors

Article R1232-7

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R6145-78

…acquire a direct or indirect shareholding does not comply with the conditions laid down in Article L. 6145-7 or articles R. 6145-74 to R. 6145-77; 2° The plan to create a subsidiary or to acquire a d…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Reduction of sentences

Article 721-3

An exceptional reduction in sentence, which may amount to up to one-third of the sentence imposed, may be granted to convicted persons whose statements made to the administrative or judicial authoriti…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors.

Article R1222-7

The deliberations of the Board of Directors are forwarded to the Minister for Health. Decisions relating to the budget and financial statements are enforceable under the conditions set out in Title II…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Promotional communications

Article R1223-7

I. - The application for authorisation referred to in article L. 1223-4 is made for all communications made to healthcare professionals authorised to prescribe, supply or use this product and in parti…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Guardianship arrangements.

Article R712-7

…ons or structures are included in the scope of consolidation, pursuant to the provisions of article L. 233-16 or in the scope of combination pursuant to the provisions of article L. 712-6, as well as…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIX: Procedure applicable to sexual offences and the protection of minors who are victims

Article 706-47

This Title shall apply to proceedings concerning the following offences: 1° Crimes of murder or assassination provided for in articles 221-1 to 221-4 of the Penal Code, when committed on a minor or wh…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1844-7

The company terminates: 1° By expiry of the period for which it was formed, unless extended in accordance with Article 1844-6 ; 2° By the realisation or extinction of its object;

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