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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Public auction sales.

Article L322-15

…udicial auctioneer, bailiff or notary to carry it out. In this case, the public officer, whoever he may be, is subject to the provisions governing sworn goods brokers with regard to forms, rates and l…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-15

When the judge rejects the application for a protection order, he may nevertheless, if the urgency justifies it and if one or other of the parties has so requested, refer the parties to a hearing, the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operation

Article LO6221-15

The Territorial Council may not deliberate unless an absolute majority of its members in office are present. However, if, on the day fixed by the notice convening the meeting, the Territorial Council…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operation

Article LO6321-15

The Territorial Council may not deliberate unless an absolute majority of its members in office are present. However, if, on the day fixed by the notice convening the meeting, the Territorial Council…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: The General Council.

Article R142-15

…e attention of the staff by means of a circular. Voters cast their votes in person. Absentee voters may vote by post by sending their votes directly by post to the chairman of the committee. These mus…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Control consultation and other common provisions

Article R2212-15

…health establishment that has signed the agreement. The doctor or midwife will inform her that she may be admitted to this facility at any time.The woman is also given a liaison sheet, drawn up joint…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Right to training

Article R7125-15

…exercise of elected representatives' right to training, under the conditions set by articles L. 7125-12 to L. 7125-16 may only take place if the organisation providing the training course or session…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Right to training

Article R7227-15

…d representatives' right to training, under the conditions set by articles L. 7227-12 to L. 7227-16 may only take place if the body providing the training course or session has received approval issue…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Compulsory taxes

Article 1519 A

An annual flat-rate tax is introduced on pylons supporting power lines with a voltage of at least 200 kilovolts. In 2023, the amount of this flat-rate tax is set at €2,800 for pylons supporting power…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-15

…even after the expiry of the term of the certificate.The denomination conferred on the said variety may not be the subject of a registration as a trademark or service mark in a State party to the Inte…

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