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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L2661-5

…are replaced by references to locally applicable provisions having the same purpose; b) 3°, 4° and 5° are deleted; 3° In articles L. 2422-4 and L. 2422-11, the words: "defined in article…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Article R141-5

…egistration is requested;2° Titles or diplomas of the applicant, in particular in his speciality, literary, scientific or professional works he has accomplished, functions he has performed, activities…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Local referendum

Article R1112-5

The maximum number of sites reserved for election posters, apart from those established next to polling stations, is set at: - five in communes with 500 or fewer electors; - ten in others, plus one pe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Composition

Article R1431-5

…e (CGT-FO);4° One member nominated by the Confédération française des travailleurs chrétiens (CFTC);5° One member nominated by the Confédération française de l'encadrement-Confédération générale des c…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Procedure.

Article R463-5

Where the rapporteur deems it useful, for the investigation of the referrals referred to in Article L. 462-5 and requests for precautionary measures under article L. 464-1 for which it is responsible,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Rules applicable to authorised establishments and organisations

Article R4211-50

Establishments and authorised organisations shall implement a procedure for the withdrawal of advanced therapy medicinal products prepared on an ad hoc basis in accordance with the rules of good pract…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Approval of traineeships

Article R6341-5

…g approval shall examine the training course project in accordance with the following assessment criteria: 1° The nature of the training course; 2° The conditions for admission of the trainee; 3° The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Financing obligations of employers with at least eleven employees

Article L6331-5

…nion organisations of the employees and the professional organisations of the employers concerned determines the terms and conditions for its use, taking into account in particular the needs of priori…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Establishments manufacturing, importing or distributing medicated feed.

Article R5142-58

…piry date; 4° The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor supplying the medicated feed; 5° The name and address of the veterinarian who issued the prescription; 6° The name and address of…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Economic rights

Article L122-5

…in article L. 122-10 ;4° Parody, pastiche and caricature, taking into account the laws of the genre;5° Acts necessary for access to the content of an electronic database for the needs and within the l…

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