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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Police powers relating to specific objects

Article L2213-14

In order to ensure that the police measures prescribed by the laws and regulations are carried out, the operations of closing and sealing the coffin when cremation takes place are carried out: - in co…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Ordinary procedure

Article 781

The Pre-Trial Judge shall set, as and when required, the time limits necessary for the hearing of the case, having regard to the nature, urgency and complexity of the case, and after seeking the opini…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Judgments of the Cour de cassation

Article 609-1

Where the Cour de cassation quashes a judgment of an investigating chamber ruling on an appeal against a settlement order, it remits the trial and the parties to another investigating chamber which be…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 696-48

This Chapter determines the rules applicable, with a view to guaranteeing the appearance in court and promoting, where appropriate, the use of alternatives to pre-trial detention for the person not re…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction and powers of Deputy European Public Prosecutors

Article 696-109

For offences within their jurisdiction, the Deputy European Public Prosecutors shall exercise, pursuant to Articles 4 and 13 of the aforementioned Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017,…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article 707-2

In criminal or police matters, any convicted person may pay the amount of the fixed procedural fee due pursuant to article 1018 A of the General Tax Code and, where applicable, the amount of the fine…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Principles.

Article R232-43

The samples are sent to the laboratory used in a form that respects anonymity. The analyses are carried out in accordance with international standards. With the exception of substances for which a dec…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions applicable in French Polynesia

Article A424-2

The Commission of the National Centre for the Development of Sport meets when convened by its Chairman. Its secretariat is provided by French Polynesia. The Chairman of the Commission may invite any p…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-8 (art. A322-6)

STANDARD HOUSE RULESBefore entering the pools, bathers must pass through showers and foot baths (or equivalent devices).It is forbidden to enter the beaches wearing footwear.The public, spectators, vi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation

Article L512-31

The Articles of Association determine the registered office, territorial scope and mode of administration of the Caisses de Crédit Agricole Mutuel. They determine the nature and scope of their operati…

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