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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Proof of heirship.

Article 730-5

…n an inaccurate deed of notoriety shall incur the penalties for concealment provided for in Article 778, without prejudice to damages.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Arrest and surrender

Article 627-7

…ealed to the Supreme Court at the same time as the ruling on the surrender provided for in article 627-8. The public prosecutor and the person claimed shall be heard, the latter assisted, if necessary…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Therapeutic use exemptions

Article D232-73

…which enables the date of receipt of the application to be established with certainty. It includes:1° The application form for authorisation drawn up by the Agency in accordance with the model provid…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Therapeutic use exemptions

Article D232-77

The Therapeutic Use Exemption specifies the substance, its dosage and route of administration, or the method to which it relates. Any change to any of these elements shall be requested from the Presid…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Therapeutic use exemptions

Article R232-74

…knowledges receipt of the application for authorisation under the conditions set out in articles R. 112-4 and R. 112-5 of the Code des relations entre le public et l'administration. This acknowledgeme…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Therapeutic use exemptions

Article D232-72

…isation to use a prohibited substance or method for therapeutic purposes, provided for inarticle L. 232-2, is granted when each of the following conditions is met on a balance of probabilities: 1° The…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Articles of association

Article L515-7

The Articles of Association provide that the Board of Directors shall determine for each member the maximum amount of guarantees that may be granted and shall limit the period for which such guarantee…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Payment service providers

Article L572-7

Failure by the persons mentioned in I of article L. 522-19 to observe professional secrecy is punishable by the penalties set out in articles 226-13 and 226-14 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Information and communication.

Article L2262-7

…n, the employer shall inform the employees without delay under the conditions defined in Article L. 2262-6.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Automatic financial aid

Article 722-9

Direct grants are awarded to support the promotion of audiovisual works abroad.

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