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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Discipline and security in prisons

Article D274

In accordance with the provisions of article D. 221-5 of the Penitentiary Code, the judicial authority shall be informed, with a view to the possible application of the penalties provided for in artic…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article D223-27

The provisions of Article D. 221-5 are applicable to the appointment or designation of a statutory auditor in limited liability companies.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article D3351-4

For the application of Article D. 3133-2 in the Wallis and Futuna Islands : a) The words "to L. 3133-3" are replaced by the words "and L. 3133-2" ; b) Where necessary, the reference to the identity nu…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article D3361-4

For the application of Article D. 3133-2 in French Polynesia : a) The words "to L. 3133-3" are replaced by the words "and L. 3133-2" ; b) Where necessary, the reference to the identity number determin…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article D3371-4

For the application of Article D. 3133-2 in New Caledonia : a) The words "to L. 3133-3" are replaced by the words "and L. 3133-2" ; b) Where necessary, the reference to the identity number determined…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: The Examining Magistrate's Chamber: second instance examining magistrate's court

Article D44

An individual file concerning the activity, as a judicial police officer and for the entire jurisdiction, of each of the civil servants and military personnel authorised to exercise the attributions a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: The Examining Magistrate's Chamber: second instance examining magistrate's court

Article D43-2

For the application of the provisions of

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: CONSUMER INFORMATION

Article D111-9

Any operator of an online platform, when it brings professionals into contact with consumers and enables a contract of sale or provision of a service to be concluded, shall make available to these pro…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article D2223-35

Agents who can justify or are deemed to justify professional training corresponding to one of the functions referred to in articles R. 2223-42 and R. 2223-44 have the professional capacity to exercise…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article D2223-36

Agents who have the professional capacity under the conditions of Article D. 2223-35 are deemed to provide proof of professional training for the function they perform.

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