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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L441-2

…the agreement must include clauses defining its purpose and the respective obligations of the parties. Agreements and all information relating to the agreement, including advertising, must state in cl…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Guarantees granted in the exercise of the mandate

Article L2123-2

…gal weekly working time for municipal councillors in municipalities with fewer than 3,500 inhabitants.Hours not used during a quarter cannot be carried over.When a deputy or councillor deputises for t…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Safeguard measures relating to insurance undertakings

Article R335-2

…by the provision for liquidity risk; 3° or implement an appropriate combination of the above measures.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter VI: TAX PROVISIONS

Article D436-2

The annual tax paid by employers of foreign labour provided for in Article L. 436-10 of the Code de l'entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit d'asile (Code on the Entry and Residence of Foreigne…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Compensation in the event of dismissal, discharge or acquittal

Article R249-2

…amount not exceeding 150 euros or, if the provisions of Article R. 24-6 have been applied, 300 euros.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Organisation and operation.

Article R2324-28

…sleep, rest, body care and play and early-learning activities in a way that is adapted to their needs.The interior and exterior layout of the establishments allows for the inclusive care of children w…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Book I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L2100-2

…ating to the work mentioned in this article. These contracts may always be concluded in separate lots. The contracting authority awarding grants shall ensure compliance with the provisions of Books I,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY

Article L592-2

For the application of the provisions of this book to Saint-Barthélemy: 1° With the exception of articles L. 511-7, L. 512-2, L. 520-1, L. 521-3, L. 521-14, L. 531-26 to L. 531-28, L. 531-30, L. 561-3…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Pharmacy inspection.

Article L5127-2

…sion of the deposit. The liberty and custody judge will rule on this request within twenty-four hours. He or she may order the detention to continue until the test results or documents have been produ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Association employment vouchers and company service vouchers

Article D1272-2

The use of a simplified system by the employers mentioned in 1° and 2° of article L. 133-5-6 of the Social Security Code implies, with regard to the employees declared by means of this system, complia…

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