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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Special schemes

Article R5524-8

For the application of article R. 5424-2 in Mayotte, the following words are added after the words "affiliated to the insurance scheme": "applicable in Mayotte".

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Appendices

Article Annexe à l'article R224-5

…ame of the consumer(s)-seller(s)seller(s) Date (*) Delete as appropriate In accordance with article R. 224-7, to exercise his right of withdrawal under article L. 224-99, the consumer-seller : hand-de…

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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
Subsection 4: Other narcotic substances and preparations

Article R5132-83

Persons holding the authorisation provided for in article R. 5132-74 are required to draw up an annual statement indicating for each narcotic drug: 1° The quantities received ; 2° The quantities used…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Provisions relating to the preparation, assessment and implementation of preventive recovery plans

Article A311-2

…supervisory board may decide that this person's preventive recovery plan will be updated once a year. II - For the application of Article L. 311-8, the resolution college of the Autorité de contrôle…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Psychotropic substances and preparations

Article R5132-89

I.- By way of derogation from the provisions of article R. 5132-88, the following shall take the place of authorisation for professional use only:1° The authorisation issued in application of articles…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: The bringing of a civil action and its effects

Article 88-2

…le 800-1. This decision is made by a reasoned order that may be appealed to the Investigating Chamber. It may also be taken by the investigating chamber seized after the investigating judge has refuse…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Persons holding the required diplomas, professional qualifications or qualification certificates

Article R212-87

…of qualification registered on the list drawn up by the Minister for Sport provided for in article R. 212-2 who wishes to carry out one of the functions mentioned in the first paragraph of article L.…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article A37-2

…up the payment card, the notice of offence and the official statement of offence are white in colour.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Export transactions

Article R442-8-8

The guarantee may cover the risk of non-payment of sums owed by French companies:a) French or foreign credit institutions, insurance companies or finance companies in respect of sureties, guarantees o…

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