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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-17

The decision ordering the wearing of a mobile electronic anti-collision device sets out the duration of the measure and the conditions for its implementation, in particular the pre-alert and alert dis…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section Ia: Intervention of the guardianship judge in matters of legal administration

Article 1180-17

…nistrator. Interested minors who have reached the age of majority may obtain copies of decisions concerning them. Persons with a legitimate interest may also obtain extracts with the judge's authorisa…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title II: Property.

Article 1281-17

At the behest of the pursuing creditor, publicity formalities shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions laid down in the articles R. 322-30 to R. 322-38 of the Code of Civil Enforcement P…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VIIc: Enforcement of sentences and probation decisions in application of the Framework Decision of the Council of the European Union of 27 November 2008

Article 764-17

Where the sentence is the subject of an amnesty, pardon or revision having the effect of depriving it, immediately or otherwise, of its enforceability, the public prosecutor shall inform the competent…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article L621-17

…lations and professional obligations applicable to them is subject to sanctions imposed by the Enforcement Committee in accordance with the procedures set out in I, a and b of III and IIIa to V of art…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Internal organisation of approved professional associations

Article R513-17

…ctors. These articles of association lay down the composition and powers of these bodies and the procedures for representing the association in dealings with third parties. The association shall ensur…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Life insurance and capitalisation operations

Article A132-17

…tracts is subject to a profit-sharing clause, the profit-sharing allocated individually to each reduced or suspended contract may not be less than that which would be allocated to a contract in the pr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Enlarged health, safety and working conditions committee

Article L4523-17

Employees of external companies who sit or have sat as staff representatives on an extended health, safety and working conditions committee benefit from the protection provided by Book IV of Part Two.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Implementing provisions.

Article L5132-17

A decree determines the list of employers authorised to set up the integration workshops and work camps referred to in article L. 5132-15.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Implementing provisions.

Article L5212-17

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter.

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