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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Rules of jurisdiction and procedure

Article D49-32

…than two months after the application has been lodged under the conditions set out in article D. 49-11. Failing this, the sentenced person may apply directly to the President of the Enforcement Divisi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Credits

Article D753-13

…For the application of I, in article D. 313-26, references to the provisions mentioned in 1° to 9°, 11° to 16° and 18° are replaced by locally applicable provisions having the same purpose.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Credits

Article D752-12

…For the application of I, in article D. 313-26, references to the provisions mentioned in 1° to 9°, 11° to 16° and 18° are replaced by locally applicable provisions having the same purpose.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Points of entry to the territory

Article D3115-17-2

The following ports are points of entry to the territory within the meaning of article R. 3115-17:1° The Rouen port site of the major river-sea port of the Seine axis ;2° Grand port maritime de Dunker…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Contracts awarded by the national councils of the orders of the medical professions

Article R.4122-4-22

…o the effect that it does not fall into any of the cases mentioned in articles L. 2141-1 to L. 2141-11 of the French Public Procurement Code; 2° The information requested by the National Council for t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Eligibility criteria.

Article R5423-3

…6° The flat-rate bonuses instituted respectively by Articles L. 5425-3 of the present Code, L. 262-11 of the Code de l'action sociale et des familles and L. 524-5 of the Code de la sécurité sociale ;…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title: XIV: Measures to protect victims of violence

Article 515-12

The measures mentioned in article 515-11 are taken for a maximum period of six months from notification of the order. They may be extended if, during this period, an application for divorce or legal s…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Safety at sporting events

Article L332-16-2

…vious paragraph, the additional penalty of a one-year stadium ban as provided for in article L. 332-11 must be imposed, unless a specially reasoned decision is taken to the contrary.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R311-7

…court sale where the debtor has not set up a lawyer and to decisions made pursuant to articles R. 311-11 and R. 321-21. Judgements ruling on disputes or incidental claims are not subject to oppositio…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Transmission of the request by the public prosecutor.

Article 728-15

…of the person concerned.It may decide on the transfer where the conditions laid down in Article 728-11 are met and it is satisfied that enforcement of the sentence in the territory of the other Member…

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