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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Local referendum

Article D6332-10

It is punishable by a fifth-class fine for any public authority or local authority agent to have distributed ballot papers or documents from elected representatives, political parties or political gro…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article D6311-1

The capital of the overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin is Marigot.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Local referendum

Article D6332-12

Any person who enters a polling station with a visible weapon shall be liable to a fine for a fourth-class offence. This offence shall be punishable by a fine for a fourth-class offence.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : The State representative

Article D6312-1

The representative of the State in Saint-Martin exercises his powers under the conditions set out in the décret n°2007-1072 of 6 July 2007 relating to the representative of the State in the collectivi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article D6364-1

Articles R. 2333-121 to R. 2333-132 are applicable to the local authority.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Title VII: Health service for health students

Article D4071-1

The health service contributes to health promotion, particularly prevention, in all environments and throughout life. It responds to the public health challenges of promoting healthy behaviours and en…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Joint ventures.

Article D4113-103

Membership of the joint venture, together with its name, is indicated in the professional documents and correspondence of each partner.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Joint ventures.

Article D4113-102

The formation of a joint venture of doctors, dental surgeons or midwives referred to in Title II of Act no. 90-1258 of 31 December 1990 relating to the practice of liberal professions in the form of c…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Practice of the profession by students.

Article D4151-16

Validation of the work placements is certified by the director of the higher education establishment offering training in midwifery. The student midwife submits this certificate to the Conseil départe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Access to continuing vocational training

Article D6312-1

The State, local authorities, public establishments, public and private educational establishments, associations, employers', employees' and family organisations, as well as companies, all contribute…

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