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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial and budgetary organisation.

Article D6431-48

For the purposes of preparing the approval, by their respective ministers, of the deliberations of the Board of Directors falling within the joint remit, a supervisory board brings together the member…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Rights of press publishers and press agencies

Article L218-4

The remuneration due in respect of related rights for the reproduction and communication to the public of press publications in digital form is based on the revenues from exploitation of any kind, dir…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Inclusion on the list of top-level athletes

Article R221-4

…"Elite" category. This performance, ranking and events are set out in the federal performance plan of the relevant delegating federation. Registration in this category is valid for two years. It may…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Control of foreign trade and financial relations.

Article 42 bis

All authorisations in the field of foreign trade, and in particular licences or authorisations required for the import or export of goods of any kind, may only be issued after applicants have produced…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Recourse in the event of non-payment

Article L131-47

The bearer may exercise his rights of recourse against the endorsers, the drawer and the other debtors, if the cheque, presented in due time, is not paid and if the refusal to pay is recorded in an au…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Recourse in the event of non-payment

Article L131-48

The protest must be made before the expiry of the time limit for presentation. If presentation takes place on the last day of the period, the protest may be drawn up on the next working day.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Notice and compensation in lieu of notice.

Article L1234-4

Failure to give notice of dismissal does not bring forward the date on which the contract comes to an end.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Special provisions for certain types of research

Article L1127-4

The procedures for applying the provisions of this chapter shall be determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-4

The works required to bring wastewater to the public part of the connection are the sole responsibility of the owners and must be built under the conditions set out in article L. 1331-1. They must be…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Compensation for the consequences of health risks

Article L1526-4

For its application in Wallis and Futuna, article L. 1142-3 is replaced by the following provisions: Art.L. 1142-3 -Where the promoter is not liable, victims may be compensated by the Office national…

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