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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title VI: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article L761-9

The actual removal of a foreign national who is the subject of a decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory may not take place in Mayotte:1° If the consular authority so requests, befor…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L3121-9

The departmental council meets at the initiative of its chairman, at least once every three months, at a location in the department chosen by the standing committee. In years when the general renewal…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Appointment of the radiation protection advisor

Article R4451-119

The competent person in charge of radiation protection defined in 1° of Article R. 4451-112 may not be discriminated against because of the performance of his/her duties.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Training plan for courses involving distance learning

Article R6341-14

The training plan is sent, together with the trainee's application for remuneration, under the conditions set out in 1° of article R. 6341-33.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter III: Other duties and taxes

Article 990 I

I. - Where they do not fall within the scope of Article 757 B, sums, annuities or values of any kind owed directly or indirectly by one or more insurance and similar organisations, due to the death of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IV: Free pricing and competition.

Article L450-9

It shall be punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €300,000 for a natural person to oppose the performance of the duties entrusted to the agents mentioned in I of Article L. 450-1 pursuan…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Searches

Article 706-91

If the requirements of the information relating to one of the offences falling within the scope of articles 706-73 and 706-73-1 require it, the examining magistrate may authorise judicial police offic…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Fire insurance.

Article L122-9

The insurer may provide for a reduction in the premium or contribution under the insurance policy covering fire damage where it is established that the obligations set out in articles…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: CONTENT OF PROTECTION

Article L561-9

Unless there are compelling reasons of national security or public order, a foreign national holding a valid residence permit who has been recognised as a refugee pursuant to article L. 511-1 and who…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Conditions for placing on the market and putting into service.

Article R5211-17

No medical device may be placed on the market or put into service in France unless it complies with the essential health and safety requirements referred to in section 5 of this chapter which apply to…

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