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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Registration of an asylum application by an unaccompanied minor

Article L521-12

As soon as possible after an unaccompanied minor has lodged an asylum application, the administrative authority conducts a search for the members of his or her family, while protecting the best intere…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: CONTENTIOUS PROCEEDINGS

Article L614-12

The decision on house arrest taken pursuant to article L. 731-1 may be challenged under the conditions provided for in article L. 732-8.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Economic, social, environmental and trade union training leave

Article L2145-12

…in more favourable provisions than those provided for in this sub-section, particularly with regard to remuneration; 2° Specify the periods of leave best suited to the needs of each profession; 3° Set…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-12

In cases where electronic transmission is an option given to candidates or tenderers and in those where it is compulsory, the purchaser shall ensure the confidentiality and security of transactions, i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers of the overseas regions in relation to economic development and regional planning

Article L4433-12

…uidelines for the development of agriculture and forestry, in particular when the plan is drawn up. To this end, the chambers of agriculture, the land development and rural establishment companies, th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Savings products

Article L744-12

…table: Articles applicable In their wording resulting from L. 223-1 Ordinance no. 2019-1067 of 21 October 2019 L. 223-2 and L. 223-3 Law no. 2019-486 of 22 May 2019 L. 223-4, L. 223-5 and L. 223-10Ord…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Operations following death (R)

Article R2213-12

…ody may only be transported after committal and under the conditions set out in articles R. 2213-15 to R. 2213-28.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter IX: Parental authority

Article 1209-1-1

For applications for total and partial withdrawal of parental authority and for a judicial declaration of relinquishment of parental authority, the appeal is lodged in accordance with the rules of com…

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

Article L214-127-1

The provisions of article L. 214-24-28 shall apply to AIFs covered by this paragraph.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Pre-employment declaration.

Article L1221-12-1

The following are required to submit their pre-employment declarations electronically: 1° Employers whose staff come under the general social security scheme, other than private individuals employing…

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