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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Urban policy allocation

Article R2334-36

The classification mentioned in the last paragraph of I of article L. 2334-40 is a function of a synthetic index of resources and charges, made up for each commune:1° Of the ratio between the financia…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Abolition of replacement income.

Article R5426-3

I.-The Director referred to in article R. 5312-26 shall withdraw the replacement income referred to in article L. 5421-1 for a limited period or definitively in accordance with the following procedure…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 2: Chief Executive Officer

Article R121-35

…ying the legality and compliance of past acts with the laws of the country in which they took place;3° Bringing interested parties, where appropriate, to the attention of the competent authorities, in…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Investment recommendations produced or disseminated as part of a journalistic activity

Article L621-32

The association mentioned in 1° of article L. 621-31 is formed by the persons listed in the same 1°, in accordance with the law of 1st July 1901 relating to the contract of association. Only persons i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Notification of the decision

Article R4234-36

…hether or not the decision communicated is final. II - Orders issued in application of article R. 4234-3 and setting a period of execution for a temporary or permanent ban on practising pharmacy shall…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operation

Article R6156-38

…ority of the members present from each of the three statutory colleges mentioned in Article R. 6156-3, on the one hand, and of the members present mentioned in 2° of Article R. 6156-2, on the other. I…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 decies E

…iding driving and road safety tuition for hire or reward that are approved pursuant to article L. 213-1 of the Highway Code and associations operating in the field of social or professional integratio…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Illegal practice.

Article L4161-3

…r the practice of the profession of doctor or midwife, in particular by articles L. 4111-1, L. 4111-3, L. 4111-7 and L. 4151-5 ; 2° Any person who, in possession of a valid title, exceeds the powers c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Breaches of the rules concerning the design, manufacture and marketing of work equipment and personal protective equipment

Article L4755-3

I.-A fine of up to €50,000 shall be imposed if an economic operator within the meaning of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Simplified procedure

Article R41-3

…er with acknowledgement of receipt, which shall include the information provided for in Article 495-3. This letter indicates the time limits and procedures for objecting set out in the third and fifth…

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