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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II

Article L3232-9

…arge or for a fixed price, is prohibited in all catering establishments open to the public, schools and establishments intended for the reception, training and accommodation of minors. An order of the…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Seizure by immobilisation of the vehicle

Article R223-9

…le letter addressed to or deposited at the debtor's place of residence. This letter shall contain : 1° A reference to the enforcement order under which the vehicle has been immobilised; 2° An indicati…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Invitation to selected candidates

Article R2144-9

…tiation or a competitive dialogue, the invitation shall include at least the following information: 1° The reference of the published invitation to tender; 2° The closing date for receipt of tenders,…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV: Recourse for compensation available to certain victims of damage resulting from an offence

Article 706-9

…sums awarded to the victim as compensation for his loss:benefits paid by the bodies, establishments and services managing a compulsory social security scheme and by those mentioned in articles 1106-9,…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Proceedings with compulsory representation.

Article 911-2

The time limits provided for in the first paragraph of Article 905-1, in article 905-2, in the third paragraph of Article 902 and in article 908 are increased: - by one month, when the claim is brough…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS INVOLVING LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES, GROUPS OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES AND OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES GOVERNED BY PUBLIC LAW

Article L5722-9

The provisions of article L. 2241-3 are applicable to mixed syndicates.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Subsequent work on the structure.

Article R4532-98

During any new operation for which a health and safety coordinator is required, a copy of the file for subsequent work on the structure is given to the health and safety coordinator appointed by the p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Subsequent work on the structure.

Article R4532-97

The post-construction works file is handed over to the project owner by the coordinator on duty when the work is handed over. A record of this handover is attached to the file. The file is attached to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Subsequent work on the structure.

Article R4532-96

…rvention file is compiled during the design phase of the work by the coordinator responsible for it and forwarded to the coordinator responsible for the works phase, where this is different. A record…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L111-9

…later date for a period of time appropriate to the purposes for which the information is intended, and which allows the identical reproduction of the information stored.

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