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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R5151-2

In accordance with the provisions of article L. 5151-6, the Minister for Employment has authorised the creation of an automated personal data processing system known as the "Personal Activity Account…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 8: Advertising.

Article R5141-86-2

Advertising of self-vaccines for veterinary use is prohibited. However, holders of the authorisation referred to in article L. 5141-12 may distribute information about their activities to veterinarian…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Informing foreign nationals not authorised to work of their rights

Article R8252-1

When one of the officials mentioned in article L. 8271-7 finds that a foreign worker is employed without being in possession of a document authorising him/her to work as an employee in France, he/she…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General procedural rules

Article L327-11

…es they audit. The auditors are then released from professional secrecy with regard to the members, rapporteurs and agents of the commission. III - The supervisory board and the ombudsman may summon a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L1221-1

A national training council for local elected representatives is created, chaired by a local elected representative. This council is made up of local elected representatives and qualified personalitie…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 60

If it is necessary to carry out technical or scientific findings or examinations, the judicial police officer or, under the latter's control, the judicial police officer or the investigation assistant…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Administrative regime for ships

Article 230

1. Subject to the provisions of 2 below, articles incorporated into French ships outside the Customs territory are treated as if they were imported directly into the part of the Customs territory wher…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Special rules relating to real estate investment funds

Article L214-73

In accordance with the conditions set out in the General Regulations of the Autorité des marchés financiers, a property investment fund is set up by a portfolio management company responsible for its…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Persons liable.

Article D211-1

Pursuant to article L. 211-1-1, cancellation of the insurance contract is conditional upon the insured providing his insurer, no later than fifteen days after the insurer has been notified by the insu…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Governance system

Article R385-16-1

In addition to the requirements set out in Article R. 354-3, the report on the internal assessment of the risks and solvency of a supplementary occupational pension fund referred to in I of Article L.…

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