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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Withdrawal of communes.

Article L5212-29

As an exception to the provisions of article L. 5211-19, a commune may be authorised by the representative of the State in the department, after receiving the opinion of the departmental commission fo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter: Primary care general practitioners and primary or secondary care specialists.

Article L4130-2

The tasks of the primary care or secondary care medical specialist include the following: 1° Completing patient care by carrying out an expert diagnostic and therapeutic analysis, implementing appropr…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Mediation of consumer disputes

Article L612-2

A dispute cannot be examined by the consumer mediator when:1° The consumer does not prove that he has previously attempted to resolve his dispute directly with the trader by means of a written complai…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L1431-2

…y out their duties. This time is considered as effective working time within the meaning of article L. 1442-6.The performance of the duties of member of the Conseil supérieur de la prud'homie by an em…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Blood.

Article L1271-2

…penalties shall apply to taking or attempting to take blood in breach of the provisions of article L. 1221-5 from a minor or a person of full age who is the subject of a legal protection measure with…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Extension and enlargement procedures.

Article L2261-24

…he request of one of the representative employers' or employees' organisations mentioned in article L. 2261-19 or at the initiative of the Minister responsible for labour, after receiving the reasoned…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L2321-2

…up by a company agreement concluded under the conditions set out in the first paragraph of article L. 2232-12. This agreement is for an indefinite period. It may also be set up by an industry-wide ag…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-20

…sion or splitting is granted without delay in the cases mentioned in the third paragraph of article L. 3142-19.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Criminal provisions.

Article L3222-2

…lties provided for by law. However, if the time limit stipulated in the second paragraph of article L. 3222-1 has not been respected, the court may order a new and final adjournment and set a new time…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General principle.

Article L2211-2

The principle mentioned in article L. 2211-1 may not be infringed except where necessary and in accordance with the conditions defined by this Title. The teaching of this principle and its consequence…

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