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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-65

…the subject of judicial decisions;3° On proposals for mergers in the cases provided for in Article L. 236-14 and demergers in the cases provided for in Article L. 236-23;4° On any proposal relating t…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Agricultural products and foodstuffs

Article L433-2

…ibited:1° To issue a certificate of conformity without satisfying the conditions set out in article L. 641-23 du code rural et de la pêche maritime ;2° De délivrer un certificat de conformité en mécon…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Agents

Article L523-6

Credit institutions may, without being subject to Articles L. 523-1 to L. 523-5, authorise any person exercising another profession to issue money exclusively to their customers who have an account wi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter Ia: Children with variations in genital development

Article L2131-6

…of the specialised centres of reference for rare diseases, under the conditions laid down inarticle L. 1151-1. This consultation establishes the diagnosis as well as the possible therapeutic proposals…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Financing of the insurance allowance.

Article L5422-9

…join the insurance scheme individually and whose employer does not fall within the scope of article L. 5422-13 ; 4° Where applicable, contributions from employees, with the exception of expatriate emp…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of hospitals and universities.

Article L6142-8

…L. 633-1 of the Education Code, hereafter reproduced: "Theoretical and practical pharmaceu…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L1811-3

…same table, subject to the adaptations provided for in II: APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN L. 1111-1-1 law no. 2022-217 of 21 February 2022 L. 1111-6 law no. 2022-217 of 21 February 2022 II.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Mediation procedure.

Article L2523-6

…eight days, in accordance with the conditions laid down by regulation, that they reject the proposal. They shall state the reasons for their rejection. The mediator shall immediately inform the other…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Constitution and organisation of the medical reserve

Article L3132-3

…d in particular : 1° The categories of persons who may join the health reserve mentioned in article L. 3132-1; 2° The maximum period between the date on which former healthcare professionals cease the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Regional chambers of commerce and industry

Article L711-9

…manage initial and continuing training establishments under the conditions provided for by articles L. 443-1 and

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