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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Other cases of recourse to expert appraisal

Article L2315-92

…useful analysis in preparation for the negotiations provided for in articles L. 2254-2 and L. 1233-24-1. In the latter case, the expert is the same as the one appointed in application of 3° of I.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
E: Exemptions, special rebates and tax reductions

Article 1390

…the Social Security Code or the allocation supplémentaire d'invalidité mentioned in article L. 815-24 of the same code are exempt from the property tax on built-up properties for which they are liabl…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specific supervision of credit institutions

Article R613-37

…ce with Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions and commitment of expenditure (R)

Article R4341-4

…e such compulsory enforcement measures in accordance with the procedures set out in Article R. 1617-24. Oppositions, when the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the judicial courts, are judged as…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Composition of gases

Article R4461-17

…sure of less than 0.05 hectopascals;3° In the case of water vapour, for exposures lasting more than 24 hours, a relative humidity of between 60 per cent and 80 per cent;4° In the case of oil vapours,…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to off-premises contracts

Article L221-10

The trader may not receive any payment or consideration, in any form whatsoever, from the consumer before the expiry of a period of seven days from the conclusion of the off-premises contract. However…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Internal taxes.

Article 266 nonies A

I.-The deliveries mentioned in 5 and 6 of article 266 septies of products dispatched or transported outside France by the taxpayer or on his behalf are exempt from the tax provided for in article 266…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Agence de développement touristique de la France.

Article R141-10

The Registration Commission referred to in Article L. 141-2 is responsible for establishing, maintaining and updating the register referred to in Article L. 141-3. In this capacity, it receives applic…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter V: Purchasing techniques

Article L2325-1

In order to award a defence or security contract, the purchaser may, in compliance with the rules applicable to the procedures defined in this Title, use purchasing techniques to pre-select economic o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Penalties applicable.

Article L3421-4

Provocation to commit the offence provided for in article L. 3421-1 or one of the offences provided for in articles 222-34 to 222-39 of the French Criminal Code, even if this provocation has not been…

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