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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Supporting documents

Article R313-5

In particular, the following are considered to be documents relating to repatriation guarantees:1° Sea, rail, road or air tickets valid for return to the country of habitual residence and whose bearer…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Conseil des ventes volontaires de meubles aux enchères publiques.

Article R321-53

The appeal is investigated and judged according to the rules applicable to the procedure without compulsory representation, the public prosecutor being heard. It shall be notified to the Conseil des m…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to auctioneers, bailiffs, notaries and lawyers

Article R444-53

The provisions of article R. 444-52 do not apply: 1° In the event of an emergency; 2° In the event of impossibility, due in particular to the resources of the creditor; 3° When recovery or collection…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Transferable debt securities.

Article L228-50

In urgent cases, representatives of the group may be appointed by court order at the request of any interested party.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions relating to the creation process

Article D331-5

Compliance with the creative conditions for cinematographic or audiovisual works belonging to the genres of fiction, documentary and animation provided for in articles D. 331-1 to D. 331-4 is verified…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorised examinations and samples.

Article R232-57

Approved sports federations and competition or event organisers are required to organise training for the anti-doping delegates mentioned in article L. 232-14 and the escorts provided for in article R…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-58

In order to implement the employee's right to the leave referred to in articles L. 3142-54 and L. 3142-54-1, a company collective agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or convention determine…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: Residence permits for study purposes

Article R422-5

The Prefect's decision on the application for the issue of a temporary residence permit bearing the wording "student" provided for in articles L. 422-1 or L. 422-2, or a temporary or multi-annual resi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Regional programmes for access to prevention and care

Article D1411-59

The regional programme for access to prevention and care for the most disadvantaged people is drawn up by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, after consultation with the regional commi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to sub-contracts

Article L2393-5

In the event of a sub-contract, the holder of the main contract remains personally liable for the performance of all obligations arising from the contract.

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