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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title VI: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article R366-4

For the application of this book in New Caledonia: 1° With the exception of the first paragraph of article R. 313-3 and articles D. 312-3 and R. 343-31, the words "in France" are replaced by the words…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Building and civil engineering operations.

Article L4744-4

The following is punishable by a fine of 10,000 euros for a project owner: 1° Failing to appoint a health and safety coordinator, in breach of Article L. 4532-4, or failing to provide the coordinator…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Opening of a branch and exercise of the freedom to provide services

Article R382-4

I. - Any supplementary occupational pension fund holding the authorisation referred to in Article L. 382-1 and planning to provide IORP services in the territory of another Member State of the Europea…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Obligations relating to the fight against money laundering, the freezing of assets and prohibited lotteries and games

Article R774-41

I. - Pursuant to Article 7, 8° of Organic Law no. 2004-192 of 27 February 2004, subject to the adaptations provided for in II, Articles R. 562-1 to R. 562-9 are applicable by operation of law in Frenc…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Obligations relating to the fight against money laundering, the freezing of assets and prohibited lotteries and games

Article R773-41

I. - In application of 8° of article 6-2 of Organic Law no. 99-209 of 19 March 1999, subject to the adaptations provided for in II, articles R. 562-1 to R. 562-9 are applicable by operation of law in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Supplementary allowance.

Article R3423-4

When the additional allowance provided for in article L. 3423-9 is paid, the employee is given a document indicating: 1° The rate of the minimum growth wage; 2° The number of hours corresponding to th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions specific to land transport.

Article R6314-4

Any person holding the authorisation provided for inArticle R. 6312-11 is liable to a fine of the third class: 1° Failing to keep an up-to-date list of its staff, specifying their qualifications, and…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Obligation of the holder to put subcontractors out to tender

Article R2393-4

When the purchaser decides to require the holder, for all or some of the subcontracts, to put the economic operators out to tender in order to choose one or more subcontractors pursuant to 1° of Artic…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2223-47

Persons who manage authorised agencies, companies or associations must prove that they hold the diploma referred to in Article D. 2223-55-2, issued under the conditions defined in subparagraph 5 of th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2223-46

Agents in charge of an agency, establishment, branch or office where families who come to conclude a contract relating to funeral services are received, as well as the managers of a funeral home or cr…

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