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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 2a: International assistance with recovery

Article 349 octies

Officials of the administrations of the other Member States, duly authorised by the requesting authority through a written mandate and authorised by the French administration, may assist the administr…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Single chapter: Subsidies to cinema operators

Article L321-3

In accordance with 6° of article L. 4211-1 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales, the regions may award subsidies to operators of cinemas under the same conditions and within the same li…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Conditions and implementation

Article L511-3

Authorisation is granted by the enforcement judge. However, it may be granted by the president of the commercial court when, requested prior to any legal proceedings, it is intended to preserve a clai…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Attachment of property for payment

Article L211-3

The garnishee is required to declare to the creditor the extent of his obligations towards the debtor, as well as any terms and conditions that may affect them and, where applicable, any prior assignm…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Verification procedures

Article R2144-3

Verification of the suitability to carry out the professional activity, the economic and financial capacity and the technical and professional capability of the candidates may be carried out at any ti…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Police powers relating to specific objects

Article L2213-33

…ng permits on the public highway to taxi operators, under the conditions provided for in article L. 3121-5 of the transport code.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE VI: The Competition Authority.

Article L464-3

If the measures, injunctions or commitments provided for in Articles L. 464-1 and L. 464-2 are not complied with, the Authority may impose a financial penalty within the limits set in Article L. 464-2…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IX: Special provisions for insolvency proceedings covered by Regulation (EU) No 2015/848 of 20 May 2015 on insolvency proceedings

Article L695-3

The court which has opened insolvency proceedings may appoint a judge, empower the official receiver or appoint a judicial representative to implement cooperation and communication between courts and…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: French Office of Immigration and Integration

Article R121-3

The Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration may, by agreement, associate any private or public body with its missions, in particular local authorities and non-profit private law bodies.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Management entrusted to private-law bodies by agreement or convention.

Article L5427-3

The information held by social security bodies may be reconciled with that held by Pôle emploi to ensure compliance with registration rules and verify employees' entitlement to the replacement income…

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