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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article L3122-7

…f twelve consecutive weeks, may not exceed forty hours, except in the cases provided for in Article L. 3122-18.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Collective coordination procedure

Article L694-7

…ments between the mandataire de justice and the coordinator under the conditions set out in Article L. 695-2.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Markets of national interest

Article L761-7

…rative authority shall decide on applications for authorisation submitted to it pursuant to article L. 761-5, taking into consideration the effects of the project in terms of regional planning and sus…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Declaration of provision of services

Article L4112-7

…ry jurisdiction. Where the evidence of formal qualifications is not recognised pursuant to articles L. 4131-1, L. 4141-3 and L. 4151-5, the professional qualifications of the service provider shall be…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article L2242-7

…yer who has not fulfilled the obligation to negotiate on effective wages mentioned in 1° of article L. 2242-1 is subject to a penalty. If no breach of this obligation has been found during a previous…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Fixing the term and duration of the contract.

Article L1242-7

…ment of an employee recruited under a permanent contract; 4° Seasonal jobs defined in 3° of article L. 1242-2 or for which, in certain sectors of activity defined by decree or by agreement or extended…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial conglomerates

Article L517-7

…to the Agreement on the European Economic Area; 3° It is linked, within the meaning of I of Article L. 517-3, to another entity in the financial sector. II. - In cases other than those mentioned in I…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board.

Article L225-75

…constituent general meeting or by the ordinary general meeting. In the case provided for in Article L. 225-16, they are appointed in the Articles of Association. Their term of office is determined by…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Authorisation for credit institutions and investment firms to bid directly on behalf of their clients at auctions of greenhouse gas emission allowances

Article L613-70

…in accordance with the same procedure, without prejudice to the penalties provided for in articles L. 612-39 and L. 612-40.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board.

Article L225-73

…ditors, if any, shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions set out in Article L. 225-72 and shall denounce any breach thereof in their report to the annual general meeting.

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