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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R322-119-2

Notwithstanding the provisions of article R. 322-59, paragraph 1, notices of general meetings are sent to members by post or electronically or by advertisement, at least fifteen days before the date o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Establishment and powers

Article R721-11-1

The Conseil national des tribunaux de commerce is drawing up a compendium of ethical obligations for commercial court judges, which is being made public.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Transfer and loss of rights

Article R613-44-11

Where opposition proceedings are suspended pursuant to the provisions of 1° of Article R. 613-44-10, they shall be resumed at the request of one of the parties forwarding to the National Institute of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Health centres.

Article L6323-1-11

I.-Prior to the opening of the health centre and, where applicable, one or more branches, the legal representative of the managing body of this centre shall submit to the director of the regional heal…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Adoption leave

Article D1225-11-1

…ided for in article L. 1225-37 begins no earlier than seven days before the child's arrival at home and ends no later than eight months after that date. The periods of leave referred to in article L.…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article 706-95-11

…constitutional by Constitutional Council Decision No 2019-778 DC of 21 March 2019.] one of the offences falling within the scope of Articles 706-73 and 706-73-1 require it.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Chiropodists.

Article L4322-11-6

…tronically.A decree of the Council of State shall determine the composition of the various councils and disciplinary chambers of the Association of chiropodists, the duration and frequency of renewal…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Chiropodists.

Article L4322-11-3

If an elected member ceases to hold office for any reason whatsoever, he is immediately replaced by a substitute. If there is no substitute, a supplementary election is held to fill the vacant seat as…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Chiropodists.

Article L4322-11-4

…the Order of chiropodists are elected by a single-ballot majority system. Each pair is composed of candidates of different genders. If the Council of the Order has an uneven number of members, the mem…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Decisions and appeals.

Article R464-24-11

Within five days of the filing of the declaration, and failing which the declaration shall automatically lapse, the applicant shall send a copy of the declaration, by registered letter with acknowledg…

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