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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Amicable distribution

Article R332-3

The pursuing party draws up a distribution plan. To this end, it may summon the creditors.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L2151-3

A human embryo may not be conceived, created by cloning or used for commercial or industrial purposes.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L5125-31

Pharmacy pharmacies may only be advertised in accordance with the conditions laid down by regulation.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: UCITS.

Article D214-3

The initial capital of an open-ended investment company may not be less than €300,000.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Appointment of the mediator

Article R2523-3

The lists of mediators are reviewed every three years. They may be added to at any time.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Financial and accounting organisation

Article R1413-31

The agency may, with the authorisation of the ministers responsible for health and the budget, take out loans.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Special provisions applicable to work equipment used for lifting loads

Article R4323-31

People may only be lifted using work equipment and accessories designed for this purpose.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation of the business start-up or takeover support programme

Article R5141-32

Decisions to refuse support and to terminate the support contract may be appealed to the regional prefect.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Approval of circuits.

Article R331-38

…bers appointed by the Minister of the Interior ;2° One member appointed by the Minister for Ecology;3° One member appointed by the Minister for Transport;4° One member appointed by the Minister for Sp…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Categories of revenue

Article L3332-3

…venue from the investment section consists in particular of:1° Proceeds from borrowings;2° repealed;3° The departmental investment support grant;4° The departmental equipment grant for collèges;5° Pay…

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