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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Provisions specific to Mayotte

Article R761-4

The provisions of this book shall apply ipso jure in Mayotte, subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operating grants without earmarking

Article L2335-4

During the period in which the provisions designed to facilitate the progressive fiscal integration of merged communes apply, the State grants financial aid to the new commune. The amount of this aid…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section 2: Termination of the breach

Article 849-4

As soon as the decision designating a third party has been handed down, the court registry shall notify the third party of a copy by any means. The third party shall inform the judge of his acceptance…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Examination of the application

Article 1220-4

The judge shall, if he considers it appropriate, hear the persons listed in articles 430,494-1 and 494-10 du code civil. This hearing is a matter of right when it is requested by a person applying for…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Health and safety committees.

Article L4643-4

Health and safety committees, set up by collective labour agreements and composed of employer and employee representatives, are responsible for promoting safety training and contributing to the improv…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Calculation and payment procedures.

Article L5422-4

The claim for payment of the insurance allowance is submitted to Pôle emploi by the unemployed worker within two years of the date of registration as a jobseeker.The notification of the decision relat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conclusion of the contract.

Article L6222-4

The apprenticeship contract is a written contract containing mandatory clauses and information. It is signed by both contracting parties before the apprentice is taken on.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Non-voting preference shares.

Article R228-42

The special meeting ruling under the conditions provided for in Article L. 225-99 on matters submitted to it for approval or agreement and composed, where applicable, solely of the holders of non-voti…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Non-voting preference shares.

Article R228-43

The report of the Board of Directors or the Management Board to the special meeting called to vote on the conversion provided for in article L. 228-35-3 sets out the terms and conditions of the conver…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Non-voting preference shares.

Article R228-44

For the application of the third paragraph of article L. 228-35-10, the company shall provide the selling shareholders, in support of its buyback offer, with the justifications and methods for calcula…

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