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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Formation and performance of the employment contract.

Article L1531-2

The employment contract of the employees mentioned in article L. 1531-1 shall be in writing.It shall set out the terms and conditions under which the employee shall be compensated for expenses incurre…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-26

Any natural or legal person has the right to request communication of the deliberations and minutes of the municipal council, the budgets and accounts of the municipality and municipal by-laws.Each pe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the roll of the order

Article L4112-2

The doctor, dental surgeon or midwife who applies to be entered on the roll provided for in article L. 4112-1 must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the French language. In case of doubt, the presid…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Implementation within the company.

Article L3322-2

Companies employing at least fifty employees guarantee the right of their employees to share in the company's results. The same applies to undertakings constituting an economic and social unit referre…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Offences committed by the employer or his delegate.

Article L4741-2

When one of the offences listed in article L. 4741-1, which has caused death or injury under the conditions defined in articles 221-6, 222-19 and 222-20 of the French Penal Code or, unintentionally, i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Financial provisions.

Article L5212-20

The contribution of the associated communes mentioned in 1° of article L. 5212-19 is compulsory for these communes for the duration of the syndicate and within the limit of the requirements of the ser…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L172-23

The insured must contribute to the rescue of the insured objects and take all measures to protect his rights against the third parties responsible.He shall be liable to the insurer for any loss or dam…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L172-20

Failure to pay a premium entitles the insurer either to suspend the insurance or to request its cancellation.Suspension or cancellation does not take effect until eight days after formal notice to pay…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 4: Membership of a community of communes in a mixed syndicate.

Article L5214-27

Unless otherwise stipulated, and confirmed by the decision establishing the community of communes, the community of communes' membership of a mixed syndicate is subject to the agreement of the municip…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L7311-2

The provisions of this Title apply to travellers, representatives or exclusive sales representatives, as well as to employees who, in addition to the actual and usual exercise of representation, agree…

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