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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Approved federations

Article L131-13

Approved federations may conclude, for the benefit of their affiliated associations or certain categories thereof and with the agreement of the latter, any contract of collective interest relating to…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Approved federations

Article L131-10

Approved federations may exercise the rights conferred on civil parties in respect of offences that directly or indirectly harm the collective interests of their members and the sports associations an…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Approved federations

Article L131-12

State employees or public servants remunerated by the State may work as technical sports advisors for approved federations, in accordance with procedures defined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. The f…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L1211-1

The transfer and use of elements and products of the human body are governed by the provisions of Chapter II of Title I of Book I of the Civil Code and by the provisions of this Book. The activities r…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Food vigilance

Article L1323-1

The food vigilance system applies to a list of foodstuffs laid down by decree in the Council of State.This decree sets out the organisational procedures for the food vigilance system.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Loan guarantees

Article L2252-1

A commune may only grant a loan guarantee or surety to a person governed by private law under the conditions set out in this chapter. The total amount of annual instalments, already guaranteed or guar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3211-1

The provisions of this book shall apply to private-law employers and their employees.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Penalties applicable.

Article L3421-1

Illegal use of any substance or plant classified as a narcotic is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €3,750.If the offence is committed in the course of or in connection with the perf…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Dispute resolution.

Article L7423-1

Claims by homeworkers relating to the rate for work performed, workshop expenses, incidental expenses and paid holidays shall be barred after five years from the date of payment of their wages.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter V: Multi-territorial exploitation licences for online rights in musical works

Article L325-1

An authorisation for the multi-territorial exploitation of online rights in a musical work within the meaning of this code is an authorisation for the exploitation of a musical work, granted under cop…

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