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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Examination of registration applications

Article ANNEXE, art. 30-2

In the case provided for in article 60 of the local civil code, the court shall hear the observations of the association's management or request them before making an order rejecting the declaration.I…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Other missions.

Article R1142-39

The National Commission may make proposals to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Health for the improvement and uniform implementation of the system for compensating for the consequences of h…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Other missions.

Article R1142-38

The National Commission for Medical Accidents assesses the conditions under which expert assessments are carried out by the commissions referred to in article L. 1142-5 and makes recommendations on th…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-MARTIN

Article R443-3

For the application of the provisions of this book in Saint-Martin: 1° Access to work for foreign nationals is exercised under the conditions laid down by the legislation and regulations applicable lo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Corrective measures, restrictions on use, interruption of distribution, exemptions, information and advice for consumers

Article R1321-31

I.-When the corrective measures taken in application of article R. 1321-27 do not enable the quality of the water to be re-established at the point of compliance defined in 1° of article R. 1321-5, th…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: Qualified persons.

Article R221-3

The following offences are punishable by a third-class fine a) Carrying out, for remuneration, the activity mentioned in article L. 221-1 without holding a professional guide-lecturer card or using a…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Interpreters and translators

Article R141-3

An individual who does not meet the condition set out in article R. 141-2 may only be entered or re-entered on the list if he or she meets the following conditions:1° Exercise his or her activity or b…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Deconcentrated services

Article R8122-3

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article R. 8121-15, labour inspectors and monitors carry out their duties : 1° Either in a departmental or sub-departmental control unit ; 2° Or in an interdepar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Authorisation

Article R4461-34

All modifications relating to 2°, 3° and 4° of II of article R. 4461-32 are subject to prior authorisation after being sent to the competent administrative authority by registered letter with acknowle…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Amicable sale

Article R221-31

The information provided for in the third paragraph of Article L. 221-3 shall be in writing and shall include the name and address of the prospective purchaser and the period within which the purchase…

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