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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 4: Withholding

Article L623-39

During the withholding period referred to in Article L. 623-36 and in the second paragraph of I of l'article L. 623-38, the holder of the plant variety certificate may, at his request or at the reques…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 4: Exit

Article L552-14

…reception plan for asylum seekers and, where applicable, the regional plan provided for in article L. 551-2 and taking account of the applicant's situation.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 4: Exit

Article L552-15

When accommodation is terminated in accordance with the conditions laid down in articles L. 551-11 to L. 551-14, the competent administrative authority or the manager of the accommodation may apply to…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-11

In municipalities with fewer than 3,500 inhabitants, notice of the meeting is sent at least three clear days before the day of the meeting. In urgent cases, the time limit may be shortened by the mayo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-12

…th fewer than 3,500 inhabitants when a deliberation relates to an installation mentioned in article L. 511-1 of the Environment Code.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-14

The town council is chaired by the mayor or, in his absence, by the person who replaces him. In meetings where the mayor's administrative account is debated, the town council elects its chairman. In t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-17

…ent. If, after a first meeting has been duly convened in accordance with the provisions of articles L. 2121-10 to L. 2121-12, this quorum is not reached, the town council is reconvened at least three…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-19

…estions. In the absence of rules of procedure, these are set by a resolution of the municipal council.At the request of at least one tenth of the members of the municipal council, a debate on the gene…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-18

…nted, that it shall meet in camera. Without prejudice to the powers held by the mayor under article L. 2121-16, these meetings may be broadcast by audiovisual means.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-21

Voting shall take place by public ballot at the request of one quarter of the members present.Voting shall take place by secret ballot:1° Either when one third of the members present so request;2° Or…

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