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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Ban on smoking in certain public places

Article R3512-2

…or the reception, training or accommodation of minors; 4° In public play areas as defined by decree no. 96-1136 of 18 December 1996 laying down safety requirements for public play areas.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Technical and accounting rules.

Article R441-16

In the event of cessation of payment of contributions, the agreement may provide for forfeiture of vested rights if the member does not provide proof of payment of at least two annuities. It may also…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Finance companies and the Agence française de développement

Article L773-10

…t-hand column of the same table: Applicable articles In their wording resulting from L. 515-1 Order no. 2013-544 of 27 June 2013 L. 515-1-1 Ordinance no. 2014-158 of 20 February 2014 L. 515-2 and L. 5…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Finance companies and Agence française de développement

Article L774-10

…ght-hand column of the same table: Applicable articles In the wording resulting from L. 515-1 Order no. 2013-544 of 27 June 2013 L. 515-1-1 Ordinance no. 2014-158 of 20 February 2014 L. 515-2 and L. 5…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Finance companies and Agence française de développement

Article L775-9

…ght-hand column of the same table: Articles applicable In the wording resulting from L. 515-1 Order no. 2013-544 of 27 June 2013 L. 515-1-1 Ordinance no. 2014-158 of 20 February 2014 L. 515-2 and L. 5…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-21

The consumer shall exercise his right of withdrawal by informing the trader of his decision to withdraw by sending, before expiry of the period provided for in Article L. 221-18, the withdrawal form r…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-19

The competent delegated federations shall impose sanctions on sports agents, licence-holders and affiliated associations and companies in the event of : 1° Failure to notify : a) the contracts referre…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Repeal of the decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory in the event of recognition of refugee or stateless status or the granting of subsidiary protection

Article L613-6

When the status of refugee or stateless person is recognised or the benefit of subsidiary protection granted to a foreign national who has previously been the subject of a decision imposing an obligat…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Application for release by the foreign national

Article L742-8

After the detention extension hearings provided for in this chapter, the foreign national may request that his detention be terminated by referring the matter to the liberty and detention judge. Howev…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 6: Committees and representation in outside bodies

Article L7222-23

After the election of its President and Vice-Presidents, under the conditions provided for in Article L. 7223-2, the Assembly of Martinique may form its committees and appoint its members or delegates…

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