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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Criminal provisions

Article R6227-7

Failure to grant an apprentice an additional five days' leave to prepare for tests at an apprentice training centre, or failure to maintain the apprentice's salary during this leave in breach of the p…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: BUDGETS AND ACCOUNTS

Article L3312-7

The provisions of articles L. 2311-6 and L. 2311-7 are applicable to the departments.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Composition and operation of the central social and economic committee

Article D2316-7

The agreement between the works council and the central works council referred to in the fourth paragraph of Article L. 2316-23 includes in particular: 1° The description of the activity or activities…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions relating to the analysis of resolvability

Article R311-7

An order of the Minister for the Economy specifies the financial and organisational elements concerning the person in question and the impact of its situation on the financial system and the real econ…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Popular savings.

Article R221-71

The payments made under an insurance contract which are taken into account to assess compliance with the maximum payment limit provided for in article R. 221-68 are made up of the fraction of premiums…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Foreign nationals enrolled in a mobility programme

Article L422-7

Higher education institutions are responsible for the preventive health monitoring of foreign students.The conditions for applying this section, in particular with regard to the resources required, th…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2132-7

Subject to the provisions of articles R. 2132-11 to R. 2132-13, communications and exchanges of information during the award of a contract pursuant to this Book shall take place by electronic means. A…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 722-2

The award of financial aid for the promotion of audiovisual works abroad is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid comp…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 721-2

The award of financial aid for the promotion abroad of cinematographic works is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Special provisions concerning the content of award notices

Article R2183-7

For research and development service contracts awarded by a contracting entity, the information concerning the nature and quantity of the services may be limited: 1° To the words "research and develop…

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