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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Approval procedure

Article R513-25

On the basis of the information provided in the application, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall assess whether the association meets the conditions laid down in Articles L. 513…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Study agreement

Article R1143-1

…er which it may receive financial assistance to carry out a study of : 1° Its situation in terms of professional equality; 2° The measures to be taken to re-establish equal opportunities between women…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Study agreement

Article D1143-2

The study agreement is concluded after consulting the social and economic committee, if any.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Study agreement

Article D1143-3

The study agreement sets out: 1° The purpose, content, deadline for completion and conditions for dissemination of the study; 2° The amount of State financial assistance.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Study agreement

Article D1143-4

…l to 70% of the intervention costs (excluding tax) of the consultant in charge of the study. It may not exceed €10,700.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Study agreement

Article D1143-5

The Social and Economic Committee is consulted on the study carried out under the conditions set out in article R. 1143-1 and on the action to be taken. The study is also communicated to the trade uni…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Cooperation and exchanges of information with the authorities of States that are not members of the European Union or parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Article L632-7

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of Act 68-678 of 26 July 1968 on the disclosure of economic, commercial, industrial, financial or technical documents and information to foreign natural or legal pers…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Temporary employment agencies.

Article L6325-23

Temporary employment agencies may conclude fixed-term professionalisation contracts in application of article L. 1242-3. The professional activities related to the courses received are then carried ou…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R4314-6

…or effectiveness of the inspection. During on-site inspections, authorised agents must carry their professional card as proof of their status. Where the establishment of proof of a breach depends on…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions of practice of the profession of industrial property attorney

Article L422-9

…he public authorities, promoting access to their services throughout the territory, defending their professional interests and ensuring compliance with the rules of professional ethics..

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