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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Gift-shares made to presumptive heirs.

Article 1078-3

The agreements referred to in the two preceding articles may take place even in the absence of new gifts by the disposant. They are not regarded as gifts between the presumptive heirs, but as a partit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Inter-company agreements

Article L2232-36

An agreement may be negotiated and concluded at the level of several companies between, on the one hand, the employers and, on the other hand, the representative trade union organisations at the level…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health-related children's homes.

Article L2321-3

Children from establishments where delinquent minors, minors at risk or minors with sensory, motor, intellectual, character or behavioural disorders are usually educated may not be admitted to childre…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and award conditions

Article 431-3

The same project may not receive both aid for creation and distribution on digital platforms and other aid awarded by the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to the State, its public establishments and unauthorised purchasers

Article R2223-3

Where the procedure for awarding a partnership contract has been launched on behalf of an unauthorised purchaser, the contract may only be signed with the express agreement of the ministers responsibl…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Group action

Article R623-31

…of all or part of the advance that may have been awarded pursuant to the provisions of article L. 623-12.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Proceedings with compulsory representation.

Article 910-3

In the event of force majeure, the President of the Chamber or the Conseiller de la mise en état may waive the application of the sanctions provided for in Articles 905-2 and 908 to 911.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Regional health agency.

Article L6431-3

The health agency may include a unit responsible for providing specialist advice on the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and, where appropriate, prevention of human poisoning, known as a "poison contro…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Brokers.

Article R131-34

The National Council of Sworn Freight Brokers may only deliberate and vote if at least two thirds of its members are present. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Determination of performance times.

Article L7422-3

The administrative authority may set, either spontaneously or at the request of a professional organisation or any interested party, for part or all of the territory, the times for carrying out certai…

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