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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Termination of benefits

Article L551-12

…ay be, on an exceptional and temporary basis, kept in a place of accommodation mentioned in article L. 552-1, are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Information for foreign nationals

Article L732-7

Foreign nationals placed under house arrest pursuant to article L. 731-1 shall be provided with information on how to exercise their rights, the obligations incumbent upon them and, where applicable,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Cases in which foreign nationals may be placed under house arrest or in detention

Article L752-1

…application, foreign nationals whose right to remain has ended pursuant to b or d of 1° of article L. 542-2 and who are subject to a decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Funeral services

Article L2223-27

…is free for people without sufficient resources. When the public service mission defined in article L. 2223-19 is not provided by the commune, the commune shall pay the funeral expenses of these perso…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Definitions and scope of application

Article L411-4

…tant, legal entities or companies carrying out the transactions referred to in 1° and 2° of article L. 411-2 are not deemed to be making a public offer.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Offences relating to the depositors' guarantee fund

Article L352-1

…le 226-13 of the French Criminal Code for violating the professional secrecy established in article L. 312-14.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and internal control

Article L511-66

…exercising equivalent supervisory functions, without referring to the persons mentioned in Article L. 511-13.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Labour agreements concluded in the public sector.

Article L2233-3

…ded or enlarged by a decree are applicable to the companies and establishments mentioned in article L. 2233-1 which, due to the activity carried out, fall within the scope mentioned by the decree, as…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L2283-2

…t defining the procedures for exercising employees' right of expression, as provided for in article L. 2281-5, has not been concluded, refusal to consult the social and economic committee is punishabl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General powers

Article L2312-80

…eir financing. It also issues an opinion on the conclusion of agreements, as provided for inarticle L. 221-8 of the French Sports Code, designed to facilitate the employment of top-level sportsmen and…

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