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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions

Article L613-50-5

I. - The resolution measures referred to in subparagraphs 3, 4, 5 or 6 of this paragraph may be implemented by the resolution college separately or in combination.A measure to segregate assets taken i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Duration of the contract

Article D1242-6

For the employees mentioned in 1° to 3° of article D. 1242-3, the maximum duration of the fixed-term employment contract may not exceed twenty-four months. In the case mentioned in 2°, the contract ma…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article R641-3

…irst Instance"; 2° "Commercial Court" by "Court of First Instance dealing with commercial matters"; 3° "Public Prosecutor" by "Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance"; 4° "Family Court Judge…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition

Article L522-3

I. - Without prejudice to the provisions of III of Article L. 522-8, payment institutions may engage in an activity other than the provision of payment services on a regular basis, subject to the legi…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Acquisition of Trade Mark Rights

Article D712-30

The alert is sent by the National Institute of Industrial Property electronically within five working days of the publication of the filing of an application for registration of the trademark, contain…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Corrective measures, restrictions on use, interruption of distribution, exemptions, information and advice for consumers

Article R1321-30

…ar account of people in vulnerable situations for whom the health risks linked to water are higher; 3° Information to the effect that it has been established that there is no potential danger to human…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Surface fresh water used or intended to be used for the production of water intended for human consumption

Article R1321-39

…w the mandatory limit values for 95% of samples and comply with the guide values for 90% of samples;3° For the other 5% or 10% of samples, as appropriate :a) The values of the parameters do not differ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Strategic orientation framework

Article R1434-3

…thways; 2° Improving the relevance, quality, safety, continuity and efficiency of care and support; 3° The effects on health determinants; 4° Respecting and promoting users' rights. The strategic orie…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Publicity of budgets and accounts

Article R4313-3

…g the status of borrowings and debts;2° A presentation of the status of depreciation and provisions;3° A presentation of the methods used for depreciation;4° A presentation of the balance of financial…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Articles of association, share capital, shares.

Article R4381-34

…y speaking, all other movable property for professional use, as well as all documents and archives; 3° Buildings or premises useful for the practice of the profession; 4° All cash sums. Members' busin…

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