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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Transporting foreign nationals placed or held in a waiting area or administrative detention centre

Article R141-13

…ritorially competent prefect under the conditions laid down in the public procurement code. In this case, the purpose of the contract is limited to the provision of vehicles and the driving and mainte…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Placement under house arrest with electronic surveillance

Article D32-13

…t to the fitting of the bracelet containing a transmitter provided for in Article R. 57-11. In this case, the order states that this installation cannot be carried out without the person's consent, bu…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 3: Promotion

Article R113-13

Within each category, advancement in step shall be from one step to the next higher step. The maximum number of servants eligible for advancement to the next higher grade in their category shall be de…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Mediation.

Article 131-6

…e mediator and the initial duration of the mediator's assignment and indicate the date on which the case will be recalled to the hearing. The decision sets the amount of the advance referred to in art…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Regies with sole financial autonomy

Article L2221-13

…unes may request that the administration of the syndicate be merged with that of the régie. In this case, the act establishing the syndicat may make changes to the rules of administration laid down by…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Deductibles, exclusions from cover, forfeiture and recourse by the insurer.

Article R211-13

…r non-payment of premium;3° The reduction in compensation applicable in accordance with article L. 113-9 ; 4° The exclusions of cover provided for in articles R. 211-10 and R. 211-11.In the above case…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Mergers involving joint stock companies or limited liability companies

Article L236-13

…e procedure shall be in accordance with the provisions governing limited liability companies.In all cases, where the new company is a joint stock company, the draft articles of association of the new…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Rights and obligations of professionals

Article R444-13

…f sums owed to third parties and paid or advanced by them on behalf of the client or debtor, as the case may be.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Demolition, removal or encapsulation plan

Article R4412-133

…taminating workers and equipment;12° Procedures for managing excavated material, backfill and waste;13° Working hours and times determined in application of Articles R. 4412-118 and R. 4412-119 ; 14°…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Professional acts

Article D4362-13

…it by any appropriate means to the prescriber or to the doctor designated by the patient, except in cases where the prescription is issued in a country other than France.The optician will record in a…

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