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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Compulsory sickness, invalidity and maternity insurance scheme for farmers and their self-employed family members (AMEXA).

Article L442-3

In accordance with Articles L. 731-30 and L. 731-32 of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, persons subject to the compulsory sickness, invalidity and maternity insurance scheme for farmers and…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 1: Provisions relating to Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion.

Article L161-3

…all exercise in these regions the powers devolved to the regional tourism committee by articles L. 131-7 and L. 131-8.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Classification.

Article D321-3

Tourist residences are assigned to one of the categories designated by an increasing number of stars, according to the criteria set out in a classification table drawn up by the body referred to in ar…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
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Article L641-3

For its application in Wallis and Futuna, the first paragraph of…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Special provisions relating to the content of award notices

Article R2383-3

Under the conditions laid down in Article L. 2332-1, certain information on the award of the contract may not be published if its disclosure would impede law enforcement, would be contrary to the publ…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Procedures for amending the single copy and the certificate of transferability in the case of services entrusted to a subcontractor eligible for direct payment

Article R2393-31

…he certificate of transferability has not been amended or if the proof referred to in article R. 2193-6 has not been provided to the purchaser. If the purchaser remains silent for twenty-one days from…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation

Article L237-3

The deed of appointment of the liquidator shall be published by the liquidator, under the conditions and within the time limits set by decree of the Conseil d'Etat, which shall also determine the docu…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: General shops

Article L522-30

…nterest until maturity, shall be consigned to the administration of the general shop, which shall remain responsible for it. This deposit releases the goods.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Receivership.

Article L632-3

The provisions of Articles L. 632-1 and L. 632-2 do not affect the validity of the payment of a bill of exchange, promissory note or cheque. However, the administrator or the mandataire judiciaire may…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter IX: Parental authority

Article 1208-3

The decisions of the judge or court are notified by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, within eight days, to the applicant, the parents, guardian, person or service to whom the child h…

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