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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: The creditor and the writ of execution

Article L111-3

The only enforceable titles are1° Judicial or administrative decisions that are enforceable, as well as agreements to which these courts have granted enforceability;2° Foreign deeds and judgments as w…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Geographical indications protecting industrial and craft products

Article L721-3

The application for approval or amendment of the specification is lodged with the Institut national de la propriété industrielle by a defence and management body, defined in article L. 721-4, represen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Economic, social, environmental and trade union training

Article L2145-3

The State provides financial assistance for the training of employees mentioned in article L. 2145-1 and members of a trade union organisation who intervene on behalf of employees through the subsidy…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Representation at national and multi-industry level

Article L2152-3

Prior to the opening of negotiations at national and cross-industry level, and then prior to their conclusion, the professional employers' organisations that are representative at this level shall inf…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Constitution and organisation of the medical reserve

Article L3132-3

Unless otherwise provided, the conditions for application of this chapter shall be laid down by decree, and in particular : 1° The categories of persons who may join the health reserve mentioned in ar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Mental health policy and organisation of psychiatry.

Article L3221-3

I.- As part of the psychiatric activity mentioned in article L. 3221-1-1, the mission of sector psychiatry, which contributes to the mental health policy defined in article L. 3221-1, consists of guar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Persons referred by medical and social services.

Article L3412-3

If, after a medical examination, it appears that the person's condition does not require detoxification, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency will order the person to remain under the me…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions specific to agricultural products and foodstuffs

Article L443-3

With the exception of products intended to be sold on a farm on a physical wholesale market by the producer or producer organisation, fresh fruit and vegetables intended for sale or resale to a profes…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Commencement and conduct of secondary insolvency proceedings

Article L692-3

The judgment opening secondary insolvency proceedings is subject to appeal or third-party objection by the insolvency practitioner of the main insolvency proceedings if he considers that the court has…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable to overseas departments and regions.

Article L732-3

The mixed commercial courts are courts of first instance composed of the president of the judicial court, president, elected judges, subject to the provisions of Article L. 732-7, and a court clerk. J…

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