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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Staff.

Article R2324-42

In the collective childcare establishments mentioned in 1° and 2° of II of article R. 2324-17, the establishment's staff responsible for supervising the children is made up of: 1° qualified childcare…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Contract for the sale of travel and holidays

Article L211-12

…be calculated. Price increases are only possible if they are the direct consequence of a change in: 1° The price of passenger transport resulting from the cost of fuel or other energy sources; 2° The…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Responsibility of the competent authorities

Article L532-45

The Autorité des marchés financiers may, at the request of the European Securities and Markets Authority:1° Prohibit the marketing, in the European Union, of units or shares of AIFs managed by manager…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Audioprosthetists.

Article L4361-11

The following shall be determined by decree of the Conseil d'Etat: 1° Where necessary, the professional rules ; 2° The composition and operation of the committee referred to in Article L. 4361-4 and t…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Acts and decisions subject to the procedure provided for in Article 696-114

Article 696-118

During the procedure provided for in Article 696-114, the Deputy European Public Prosecutor shall perform acts and take decisions in matters :

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibitions.

Article L1242-5

…lies to the positions affected by the dismissal in the establishment.This prohibition does not apply1° When the duration of the employment contract is not renewable and does not exceed three months;2°…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibitions.

Article L1251-9

…es to the positions concerned by the dismissal in the establishment. The prohibition does not apply 1° When the duration of the assignment contract is not renewable and does not exceed three months; 2…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE XI: FINANCES OF THE TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF FRENCH GUYANA

Article L71-113-3

The following are compulsory for the local authority:1° Expenditure relating to the running of the deliberative bodies and the upkeep of the local authority's hotel;2° Expenditure relating to the func…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Trust as security

Article 2372-2

…by way of security, the contract shall mention, on pain of nullity, in addition to the provisions set out in

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section unique : Le conseil des sites de Corse

Article R4421-5-1

…nd architecture", whose powers are described in article R. 611-23 of the heritage code.It comprises:1° Three representatives of the State:a) The Prefect of Corsica;b) The Regional Director of Cultural…

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