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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title I: Provisions applicable in French Polynesia, the Wallis and Futuna Islands and New Caledonia

Article 823-1

The provisions of article 706-71 are applicable to the adversarial hearing prior to the remand in custody of a free person, held by the liberty and custody judge of the Nouméa court of first instance…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title I: Provisions applicable in French Polynesia, the Wallis and Futuna Islands and New Caledonia

Article 859-1

The time limit provided for in the first paragraph of Article 627-6 is increased to fifteen days when the transfer is made from New Caledonia, French Polynesia or the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Other administrative police measures

Article L5145-8

Where a failure to comply with the rules governing the holding, prescription, supply or use of veterinary medicinal products provided for in this chapter is observed, and except in an emergency, the a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Supervisory Board, Executive Board and Management Board

Article L6143-8

Unless otherwise provided, the detailed rules for the application of this chapter shall be determined by decree.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions specific to certain institutions and organisations.

Article L6147-8

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 6132-4, the army hospitals on the list provided for in article L. 6147-7 are subject to the certification provided for in article L. 6113-3.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article LO6214-8

Within the framework of the legislative provisions relating to the postal service, the specific conditions under which this service is provided in Saint-Barthélemy are specified and adapted, if necess…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article LO6314-8

Within the framework of the legislative provisions relating to the postal service, the specific conditions under which this service is provided in Saint-Martin are specified and adapted, if necessary,…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Negotiable debt securities.

Article D213-8

To be authorised to issue negotiable debt securities, the undertakings referred to in Article L. 213-3-2 must belong to one of the following categories:1° Companies in the form of joint stock companie…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article R1312-8

Failure to comply with measures ordered by the Prefect pursuant to article L. 1311-4 is punishable by a fifth-class fine. Repetition of the offence provided for in the first paragraph is punishable in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Assistance for employees on part-time work

Article R5122-8

Employers and their employees are not entitled to partial activity allowances and indemnities when the reduction or suspension of activity is caused by a collective labour dispute affecting the establ…

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