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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Import and export for therapeutic purposes.

Article R1235-5

Any establishment or body which imports or exports organs for therapeutic purposes, including biomedical research within the meaning of Article L. 1121-1, shall ensure that these organs have been remo…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: CONDITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENCE PERMITS

Article R433-5

For the application of 1° of article L. 433-4, the Prefect assesses whether the foreign national has complied with the commitments made under the Republican Integration Contract, where one has been co…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Election of members of territorial and regional chambers of commerce and industry

Article A713-5

The ballot papers shall specify, for each candidate, titular or substitute: a) His surname and usual forename; b) Profession or sector of activity; > c) Municipality in which he/she is active c) The c…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: ACCOMMODATION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L552-5

The legal entities responsible for managing the accommodation facilities mentioned in article L. 552-1 are required to declare to the French Office for Immigration and Integration, within the framewor…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Help with professional integration

Article R5134-55

In the event of a change in the legal status of the employer within the meaning of article L. 1224-1, the new employer is substituted in the rights of the employer with regard to the employment contra…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Attachment of property for payment

Article L211-5

In the event of a dispute, payment will be deferred unless the judge authorises payment for the amount he or she determines.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-58

In the event of a dispute, the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes), to which the matter has been referred pursuant to Article L. 3142-76, shall have final jurisdiction.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-55

In the event of a dispute, the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes), to which the matter has been referred in accordance with Article L. 3142-69, shall have final jurisdiction.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to the statutes of professional leagues

Article R132-5

The governing body referred to in article R. 132-4 meets at least three times a year. The articles of association of the professional league shall specify the rules governing the convening and deliber…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Relations between the liquidator and the guarantee fund

Article R421-55

Insured persons who have taken out, subscribed to or received benefits under insurance contracts taken out with an insurance company whose authorisation has been withdrawn shall be paid within the tim…

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