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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions specific to French Polynesia

Article R763-11

I. - Subject to the adaptations provided for in II, Article R. 440-1 is applicable in French Polynesia, in the version resulting from Decree no. 2014-498 of 16 May 2014.II. - For the application of I:…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Repayment conditions

Article R3262-14

When the issuer is the employer referred to in 1° of article L. 3262-1, it pays the balance available after the deduction provided for in article R. 3262-13 to the social and economic committee if one…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Combating the international spread of diseases in New Caledonia

Article R3845-1

…he Government of New Caledonia shall in particular determine the terms and conditions under which : 1° The services of the State and those of the Government of New Caledonia shall implement the measur…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Sales or provision of services with premiums

Article L121-19

…or services is prohibited where the practice in question is unfair within the meaning of Article L. 121-1. The provisions of this article apply to all production, distribution and service activities,…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Management

Article A322-160

For supervised skydiving sessions as defined in 1° and 2° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151, there must be at least two instructors, at least one of whom, whether paid or unpaid, holds the diploma…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Donation and use of elements and products of the human body.

Article L1542-14

…nter into agreements with the authorities of New Caledonia and French Polynesia, in particular for :1° Drawing up and, where appropriate, applying regulations and rules of good practice ;2° Defining h…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Voluntary termination of pregnancy.

Article L2445-1

…ing provisions of Title I of Book II of this Part shall apply in New Caledonia and French Polynesia:1° Chapter I ;2° The first paragraph of articles L. 2212-2 and L. 2212-3, articles L. 2212-6 and L.…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Commitments giving rise to a diversification provision

Article R134-1

…ital or the capital constituting the guaranteed annuity payable at maturity mentioned in article L. 134-1 may not exceed an amount determined according to mortality tables and rates applicable to the…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Land registration and publicity

Article 1840 C

…to submit to either of these formalities shall be personally liable to the increase provided for in 1 of the article 1728. They are, in addition, liable for the payment of duties or taxes, except for…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: STAYS OF MORE THAN THREE MONTHS

Article R233-12

European Union citizens mentioned in 2° of article L. 233-1 who have established their habitual residence in France for less than five years are issued, at their request, with a residence permit beari…

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