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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Financial and prudential rules applicable to supplementary occupational pension funds

Article A385-2

…itution of a diversification provision, the TECn indices used are those mentioned in article A. 132-18 and published by the Banque de France on the date of the closing of the accounts for the financia…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R1413-1

…any measure likely to protect public health; 17° Organises public hearings on public health issues; 18° Contributes to information, training and the dissemination of scientific and technical documenta…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to professional non-trading companies

Article R814-114

Company shares may not be pledged as collateral. Their nominal amount may not be less than 150 euros.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Help with adapting the workplace

Article R5213-34

The amount of financial assistance that may be granted may not exceed 80% of the cost of the planned adaptation or fitting.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common rules

Article R4312-59

Nurses may work in a salaried or self-employed capacity. They may also work in a dual capacity.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes I

Article Annexe I-2 (art. R122-4)

…ns set out in these Articles of Association. Article 6 In accordance with the provisions of Article 1844-5 of the Civil Code, the expiry of the company's term or its early dissolution for any reason w…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-7

…ocessing ; these procedures enable management to ensure that its directives are complied with;- the main resources implemented by the entity to ensure the proper functioning of internal control, as we…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Operating conditions

Article L5125-16

A pharmacy may only remain open in the absence of its proprietor if the latter has been duly replaced. The annex mentioned in article L. 5125-7-1 may not remain open to the public in the absence of a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IV: Free pricing and competition.

Article R470-1

The injunction mentioned in Article L. 470-1 may be challenged by the person subject to it before the Minister responsible for the economy. This appeal is exclusive of any other hierarchical appeal.Th…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes I

Article Annexe I-6 art R131-3 et R132-7

…or exclusion, a new member may be appointed under the same conditions as his predecessor for the remainder of the term of office.Article 4The members of the disciplinary bodies shall decide in comple…

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