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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Provisions specific to local authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Article D3512-35

In the local authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution, in Saint-Martin, in Saint-Barthélemy and in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, in Article D. 3512-9-1, the words: "tobacconists, holders of…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article D112-11

The President is appointed by order of the Minister for Sport from among the members mentioned in 3° and 4° of article D. 112-9, with the exception of the President of the Steering Committee who is ex…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions

Article L1454-5

…in addition to the fine set out in article 131-38 of the same Code, the penalties set out in 2° to 9° of article 131-39 of the said Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L5421-11

…in addition to the fine set out in article 131-38 of the same Code, the penalties set out in 2° to 9° of article 131-39 of the said Code.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Intermediaries and persons making public offerings authorised to maintain custody accounts for financial instruments.

Article R542-1

To obtain the authorisation as custodian referred to in Article L. 542-1, applicants must submit their application to the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution. The application for authoris…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Cases of force majeure.

Article L1234-13

When the permanent employment contract is terminated as a result of an event of force majeure, the employee is entitled to compensation equal to that which would have resulted from the application of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article L2372-5

No employee may be penalised or dismissed for taking part in the taking of a decision pursuant to Article L. 2372-4. Any decision or act contrary to this prohibition is automatically null and void. Th…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Procedure with negotiation

Article R2361-11

The purchaser shall negotiate with all tenderers in respect of their initial and subsequent tenders, with the exception of final tenders. The negotiations may not relate to the subject of the contract…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Principles.

Article L5321-3

No direct or indirect remuneration may be demanded from jobseekers in return for the provision of placement services, subject to the provisions of : 1° Article L. 7121-9, relating to the conditions of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Failure to balance the budget (R)

Article R1612-25

If the initial budget, sent to the regional audit chamber, in accordance with the second paragraph of article L. 1612-9 has not been adopted in real balance, the representative of the State shall refe…

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