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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2a: Provisions relating to local fire and rescue services

Article L1424-36-4

…h, volunteer fire brigade officers and non-commissioned officers may, under conditions laid down by regulation, be appointed to their ranks or duties jointly by the competent State authority and the m…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Furnishings

Article 530

Any annuity established in perpetuity for the price of the sale of real estate, or as a condition of the transfer for valuable consideration or free of charge of real estate, is essentially redeemable…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Principles

Article R212-4

…icate of qualification mentioned in article R. 212-1 must, under the conditions provided for by the regulations governing these diplomas, qualifications or certificates of qualification, be placed und…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article L214-44

Under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down by the general regulations of the Autorité des marchés financiers, any unitholder or shareholder shall inform the person mentioned…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Exposure to particular risks.

Article L1225-12

The employer shall offer an employee who works in a job that exposes her to risks determined by regulation another job that is compatible with her condition:1° When she is in a medically certified sta…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Health protection and the environment.

Article L1523-2

The health regulations provided for in article L. 1523-1 lay down the general rules of hygiene and all other measures designed to protect human health, in particular with regard to : - prevention of c…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article D112-26

…of acts is ensured without prejudice to the other methods of publicity provided for by the laws and regulations.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article 211-97

…and preparation of feature-length cinematographic works is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 212-1

…elopment of projects for long-term cinematographic works is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: FINANCIAL IMPLEMENTATION

Article L2191-1

Subject to the exceptions provided for by regulation, the provisions of this chapter apply to contracts awarded by the State, its public establishments other than those of an industrial and commercial…

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