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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 3: Pre-trial detention

Article 148-8

…at there is no need to rule on this application; in this case, the application and the order are placed in the case file.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Subscription

Article R313-8

…n d'accueil is signed by a foreign national who is not exempt from the requirement to hold a residence permit, it will include, in addition to the information specified in article R. 313-6, an indicat…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Electricity or natural gas supply contracts

Article R242-8

…r the conditions set out in article L. 224-4 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Summary orders

Article 836-2

…e president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge hearing the case in summary proceedings may decide that the parties will be summoned to an amicable settlement hearing in accordanc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article R1312-8

…e Prefect pursuant to article L. 1311-4 is punishable by a fifth-class fine. Repetition of the offence provided for in the first paragraph is punishable in accordance with article 132-11 of the French…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable to probation with reinforced monitoring

Article D546-8

Failure to comply with the time limits set out in articles D. 546-2 and D. 546-4 of this code and by articles D. 621-10 and D. 621-11 of the Penitentiary Code does not constitute a cause of nullity fo…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Obligations of employers and debtors

Article 87 A

The declarations referred to in Articles 87 and 87-0 A are transmitted monthly in accordance with the procedures set out in I of Article L. 133-5-3 or in Article L. 133-5-8of the Social Security Code…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 2: Termination of proceedings

Article 807-2

…subject of the partial closure provided for in article 807-1. The court may order provisional enforcement, under the conditions of articles 515 to 517-4.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Rendering of accounts and termination of guardianship.

Article 810-12

…ayment of debts and legacies; 2° By the realisation of all assets and the consignment of the net proceeds; 3° By the restitution of the estate to the heirs whose rights are recognised; 4° By the State…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Control.

Article L1263-8

…cle L. 1263-7 are met when information is provided in support of their request attesting to compliance with the legal provisions and contractual stipulations in the areas listed in article L. 1262-4.…

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