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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Self-employed foreign nationals

Article R421-8

…l residing outside France who applies for the issue of the residence permit provided for in article L. 421-5 submits his application to the French diplomatic or consular authorities with territorial j…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: Residence permits for professional purposes

Article R421-9

…eir project, prior to submitting their application for the residence permit provided for in article L. 421-5.The foreign nationals must also submit an application for a residence permit provided for i…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Self-employed foreign nationals

Article R421-10

When applying for the issue or renewal of the residence permit provided for in article L. 421-5, the prefect shall check that the activity in question is compatible with public safety, health and tran…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Self-employed foreign nationals

Article R421-7

The provisions of article L. 421-5 are applicable to foreign nationals whose self-employed activity requires them to be registered either in the National Register of Companies as a business in the tra…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L421-6

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall lay down the conditions for the application of articles L. 421-1 to L. 421-5 and in particular the legal bases and procedures for determining the compensation whic…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: General safety obligation

Article L421-7

In cases other than those mentioned in articles L. 421-5 and L. 421-6, the compliance of a product with the general safety obligation is assessed by taking into account the following elements in parti…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: Entry on the list of persons qualified in industrial property matters

Article R421-10

…tion for registration where applicable, after a decision by the jury in accordance with articles R. 421-5 and R. 421-1-2 is notified to the interested party. Reasons must be given for any refusal.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 1: Temporary residence permit bearing the words "ICT trainee" or "ICT mobile trainee".

Article R*421-52

…to obtaining a temporary residence permit bearing the wording "ICT intern" provided for in article L. 421-30 constitutes a decision to reject. However, silence with regard to an application for a vis…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XIII: The Public Prosecutor's Office.

Article 421

The public prosecutor may act as principal party or intervene as a joint party. It represents others in cases determined by law.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions common to protected adults

Article 421

All organs of the judicial protection measure are liable for damage resulting from any fault they commit in the performance of their duties. However, except in the case of reinforced guardianship, the…

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