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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Capital reduction

Article L242-23

A fine of €30,000 is imposed if the chairman or directors of a public limited company reduce the share capital without respecting the equality of shareholders.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Overall operating grant

Article L2113-23

The detailed rules for the application of this section shall be specified by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions applicable after registration of the European Company.

Article L2354-2

Four years after the establishment of the European Company Committee, the latter shall examine whether it is appropriate to enter into negotiations with a view to concluding the agreement under the co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Open-ended employment contracts

Article L1254-20

The employment contract will be drawn up in writing and will state: "permanent freelance administration contract".

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Authorities whose purpose is to combat excessive prices for essential foodstuffs

Article L2221-20

…shment, the representative of the State in the department may withdraw the authorisation to operate and the régie shall, in this case, be wound up in accordance with the rules and within the time limi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Audiovisual communication.

Article L4433-28

The regional council of each of the regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion is kept informed of the conditions of organisation and operation of the public radio and television broadcasting service…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Audiovisual communication.

Article L4433-29

The Council for Culture, Education and the Environment draws up an annual report for the Autorité de Régulation de la Communication Audiovisuelle et Numérique, which is presented to the Regional Counc…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prevention of risks of exposure to ionising radiation.

Article L4451-2

As an exception toarticle 226-13 of the French Penal Code, the occupational health physician may communicate to the person appointed by the employer to advise him/her on the radiation protection of wo…

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

Article LO6252-2

…rritorial Council appoints members of the Territorial Council to sit on outside bodies in the cases and under the conditions laid down by the provisions governing these bodies. The fixing by the afore…

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

Article LO6352-2

…rritorial Council appoints members of the Territorial Council to sit on outside bodies in the cases and under the conditions laid down by the provisions governing these bodies. The fixing by the afore…

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