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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Powers of the public prosecutor

Article 39-1

…ctions sent for this purpose by the Minister of Justice pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 30.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions relating to the regional sports conference

Article R112-42

…y of the votes of the members present is counted according to the following distribution of votes: -30% of the voting rights for each of the colleges mentioned in 1°, 2° and 3° of article R. 112-40 ;…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Informing the administrative authority.

Article L1233-46

…day after the date scheduled for the first meeting provided for in articles L. 1233-29 and L. 1233-30. The notification shall be accompanied by all information concerning the convening, agenda and ho…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: European investigation decisions under Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014

Article 694-18

…a European Investigation Order may be issued for that purpose; 2° Where Articles 695-9-1 to 695-9-30 on the freezing of property liable to confiscation, where the request for seizure of such propert…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Permanent derogation as of right.

Article L3132-13

…pers and craftsmen, employees deprived of Sunday rest are entitled to remuneration that is at least 30% higher than the remuneration normally due for equivalent time.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Recommendations sent to subscribers

Article R331-14

…mmunication audiovisuelle et numérique designated pursuant to IV of article 4 of law no. 86-1067 of 30 September 1986 relating to freedom of communication finding that the facts are likely to constitu…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Information on the social conditions under which products are manufactured

Article D113-1

…the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (together with an Optional Protocol), signed in New York on 30 March 2007;

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Tax base

Article 1396 bis

…apply. II.-The rate of the allowance is set at 100% for the first year, 70% for the second year and 30% for the final year. III.-The allowance applies unless a decision to the contrary is taken by the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Cosmetic products.

Article L5131-2

…d to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 concerning cosmetic products, or equivalent training included on a list drawn up by…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Cosmetic products.

Article L5431-6

…mined by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products, shall be liable to one year's imprisonment and a fine of 15,0…

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