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Showing 43814390 of 70378 articles for Art. s. L 141-2 to L 141-22 · R 141-1 et seq.

French Public procurement codeIn force
Single chapter

Article L3411-2

The conceding authorities shall implement the provisions of this book when they are necessary in the award or performance of a concession contract, to deal with difficulties arising from the occurrenc…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article L112-2

It is compulsory for the insurer to provide a price and cover information sheet before the contract is taken out. Before taking out the contract, the insurer must provide the policyholder with a copy…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions specific to Book IV

Article L2644-1

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book IV in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: 1° In 4° of Article L. 2411-1, the words: "mentioned in Article L. 411-2 of the Construction and Housing Code"…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Anti-competitive practices.

Article L420-2-2

Agreements, concerted practices and unilateral practices the object or effect of which is to prohibit or substantially limit the possibility for an undertaking which provides private public passenger…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article LO6264-2

Revenue from the investment section consists of that mentioned in articles L. 2331-5, L. 2331-6, L. 3332-3 and L. 4331-3 as well as those created by the local authority in the exercise of its powers.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article LO6364-2

Revenue from the investment section consists of that mentioned in articles L. 2331-5, L. 2331-6, L. 3332-3 and L. 4331-3 as well as those created by the local authority in the exercise of its powers.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Health data platform

Article L1462-2

I.-The public interest group mentioned in article L. 1462-1 may recruit staff under private law contracts. It may also employ permanent staff from the three public services on secondment or secondment…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Informing and obtaining the consent of the person undergoing research involving the human person

Article L1122-2

I.- Unemancipated minors, protected adults or adults who are unable to express their consent and who are not the subject of a legal protection measure shall, when their participation in research invol…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Removal from a deceased person.

Article L1232-2

If the deceased was a minor, the sample may only be taken for one or more of the purposes mentioned in article L. 1232-1 if each of the persons exercising parental authority consents in writing.Howeve…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Economic and social measures

Article L2542-28

Public-private companies existing in the départements of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin and created in application of the local law of 6 June 1895 on municipal organisation in Alsace-Lorraine may der…

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