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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-13-1

Apart from any disciplinary action, the first presidents of the Courts of Appeal may remind the councillors of the industrial tribunals within their jurisdiction of their obligations.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Approval

Article L511-13-1

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article L. 229-4 of the French Commercial Code, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution also has the power to oppose, in accordance with the provisi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Police.

Article L2512-13-1

The Prefect of Police and the Mayor of Paris shall lead the crime prevention policy and coordinate its implementation in Paris under the conditions laid down in Section 3 of Chapter II of Title III of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution

Article R22-10-13

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Acquisition of French nationality by declaration of nationality

Article 21-13

French nationality may be claimed by declaration made in accordance with articles 26 et seq, persons who have enjoyed, in a constant manner, possession of the status of French national, during the ten…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 4: Disputes

Article R211-13

After notification to the parties involved of the decision rejecting the challenge, the garnishee pays the creditor on presentation of this decision.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Concessions

Article L2223-13

Where the size of the cemeteries permits, plots may be granted to persons wishing to use them for their own burial and that of their children or successors. The beneficiaries of the concession may bui…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special provisions relating to money market instruments

Article 1343-5

The judge may, taking into account the situation of the debtor and considering the needs of the creditor, defer or stagger, up to a maximum of two years, the payment of the sums due.By special reasone…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special provisions relating to money market instruments

Article 1343-2

Interest due for at least one full year shall accrue interest if the contract so provides or if a court decision so specifies.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special provisions relating to money market instruments

Article 1343-3

Payment in France of an obligation to pay a sum of money is made in euros. However, payment may be made in another currency if the obligation thus denominated arises from an international transaction…

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