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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Actions in the collective interest of consumers

Article L621-8

When a case is referred to the court under article L. 621-7, the judge may order, where appropriate under penalty, the removal of an unlawful or unfair term in any contract or type of contract offered…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: ALLOWANCE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article D553-8

Asylum seeker's allowance is made up of a flat-rate amount, the level of which varies according to the number of people in the household, and, where applicable, an additional amount to cover the appli…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Work-linked retraining or promotion schemes

Article L6324-8

…in application of article L. 6324-1 are carried out during working time, the employer will continue to pay the employee.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Legal regime for declarations of activity

Article L6351-8

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: External action by local and regional authorities

Article R1115-8

…r or, in his absence, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.It meets at least twice a year.In addition to its chairman, it comprises forty-four members, including:1° Fourteen representatives of local and…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Presentation and payment.

Article R131-8

The Banque de France's reply is sent without delay to the person consulting the file. In the case of a proxy, the proxy shall inform the principal without delay. When the Banque de France finds that a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Jurisdiction of the summary proceedings panel

Article R1455-8

If it appears to it that the application lodged before it exceeds its powers, and when this application is of particular urgency, the summary proceedings panel may, under the following conditions, ref…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Samples taken from a living person.

Article R1211-8

…the removal or collection shall bear the costs of examinations and treatment prescribed with a view to removal, all hospital costs, including the lump sum referred to in article L. 174-4 of the Social…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Employer representation at professional branch level

Article R2152-8

…anch in question and which are members of this professional organisation at this level or of a statutory territorial structure of this organisation are taken into account. II - Companies falling withi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination, election and status of members

Article D2352-8

In order to allocate the seats of the special negotiating body between the colleges in accordance with the provisions of the third paragraph of Article L. 2352-5, the workforce to be taken into accoun…

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