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Showing 3140 of 5179 articles for Art. 226-13

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Professional secrecy.

Article L8113-10

…me aware in the course of their duties. Breach of this oath is punishable in accordance witharticle 226-13 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Data and methods of transmission to the health authority

Article R3113-6

…ursuant to this section is bound by professional secrecy under the penalties provided for inarticle 226-13 of the French Penal Code.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Legal expenses insurance.

Article L127-7

…bound by professional secrecy, under the conditions and subject to the penalties set out in article 226-13 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Determining the mode and timetable of the investigation.

Article 226

Where the enquiry takes place before the judge ordering it or before one of the members of the bench, the decision shall indicate the day, time and place where it will be held.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Respective rights and duties of spouses

Article 226

The provisions of this chapter, in all respects in which they do not reserve the application of matrimonial agreements, are applicable, by the sole effect of marriage, whatever the matrimonial regime…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Supervision of the activities of officers and agents of the judicial police

Article 226

Once the matter has been referred to it, the investigating chamber conducts an investigation; it hears the public prosecutor and the judicial police officer or agent in question. The latter must first…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

Article L574-2

…ut in the second paragraph of article L. 561-30 shall be liable to the penalties set out in article 226-13 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Exceptional transplant activities referred to in Article L. 162-30-5 of the Social Security Code

Article R6123-84-1

…by virtue of their duties, under the conditions and subject to the penalties laid down in articles 226-13 and 226-14 of the French Penal Code.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Offences relating to market undertakings and clearing houses

Article L464-1

…y manager, employee or agent of a clearing house is liable to the penalties provided for in Article 226-13 of the French Criminal Code for violating the professional secrecy established in Article L.…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Offences concerning the Banque de France

Article L164-1

The penalties provided for in article 226-13 of the French Penal Code shall apply to any member of the General Council who violates the professional secrecy instituted by article L. 142-3, subject to…

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