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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Deposit of a sum by the transport company that has disembarked a foreign national without the required documents

Article R821-10

As soon as it decides not to impose a fine, the competent administrative authority referred to in Article R.* 821-1 shall issue an order for restitution of the amount of the deposit.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L931-1

A article L. 122-1, the words: "the prefect of the department in which the foreigner is to carry on his business" are replaced by the words: "the competent New Caledonian authority".

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application

Article R3331-1

The provisions of this Title, with the exception of Article D. 3334-3-1, also apply to the persons mentioned in the last paragraph of Article L. 3332-2.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Development fund for the professional integration of disabled people

Article R5214-19

The articles of association of the association responsible for managing the Development Fund for the Professional Integration of the Disabled mentioned in Article L. 5214-1 are approved by the Ministe…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Caisse des dépôts et consignations

Article L518-2-1

Caisse des dépôts et consignations may issue the debt securities referred to in Article L. 211-1, II, 2.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Public contracts concluded in application of international rules

Article L2512-1

…apply to public contracts which must be concluded in accordance with the procedures laid down by : 1° An international agreement or administrative arrangement relating to the stationing of troops; 2°…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VI : Request for a formal position

Article R1116-1

The request for a formal position referred to in Article L. 1116-1 shall be sent to the State representative by any means that provides proof of receipt.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Allocation of seats to professional employers' organizations

Article R23-112-7

The seats are allocated to the professional employers' organisations mentioned in 2° of article L. 23-112-1 in proportion to the results obtained in application of article R. 23-112-6 according to the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: National health data system

Article L1461-1

I.-The national health data system brings together and makes available :1° Data from the information systems mentioned in article L. 6113-7 of the present code ;2° Data from the national inter-regime…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Definition of property income

Article 14

…the profits of an industrial, commercial or craft business, a farm or a non-commercial profession : 1° Income from built properties, such as houses and factories, as well as income: a From the tools o…

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