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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Classification of liens

Article 2332-3

…the conservator, where the costs of conservation are subsequent to the creation of the other liens;2° The lien of the lessor of immovable property, who was unaware of the existence of the other liens…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Removal from the list of jobseekers.

Article L5412-2

Any person who has made false statements in order to be or remain registered on the jobseekers' list will be removed from the list, under conditions determined by a decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Extemporaneous preparation and retail sale.

Article L5143-2

…hem by retail, whether free of charge or in return for payment:1° Pharmacists holding a dispensary ;2° Without, however, having the right to keep a dispensary open, veterinary surgeons entered on the…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XV: Prosecution, investigation and trial of acts of terrorism

Article R50-29

…ialled register in which are recorded the authorisations to identify themselves by their administrative registration number issued by the Paris Public Prosecutor to officers or agents of the judicial…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Bank.

Article R142-25

The members of the Observatory and those who contribute to its work are bound by professional secrecy under the conditions set out in article 226-13 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Bank.

Article R142-27

The Observatory adopts its rules of procedure by an absolute majority of its members. These rules shall stipulate the frequency of meetings, which may not be less than two per year. The Observatory is…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Bank.

Article R142-22

…following are members of the Payment Security Observatory:1° A Member of Parliament and a Senator ;2° Eight representatives of the administrations concerned:a) One representative of the General Secre…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Bank.

Article R142-26

The duties of a member of the Observatory are free of charge. Observatory members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Banque de France is responsible for th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Bank.

Article R142-24

As part of its remit, the Observatory may instruct some of its members to study particular questions and, to this end, set up working or study groups from among its members, the terms of reference and…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Bank.

Article R142-23

The Chairman of the Payment Card Security Observatory is appointed from among its members by the Minister for the Economy. The Chairman's term of office is three years and is renewable. In the event o…

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