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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Investigation

Article R532-15

Communications with claimants are made by ordinary letter, with the exception of the notice of receipt provided for in article R. 532-9, the order closing the investigation provided for in article R.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers of the overseas regions in relation to economic development and regional planning

Article L4433-15

The regions of Guadeloupe and La Réunion, the territorial collectivities of French Guiana and Martinique and the Department of Mayotte are consulted on any draft international agreement relating to th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article R7226-15

The Chairman of the Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council is responsible for policing the meetings.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Principles

Article R4461-15

The employer determines the most appropriate breathing gas for the working conditions.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: National Committee.

Article R4643-15

The Financial Committee gives its opinion on the organisation's draft initial budget, as well as on changes to this budget envisaged during the course of management, and on the financing of investment…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Collection and control of contributions.

Article L5422-15

Any action or proceedings brought against an employer for failure to comply with the provisions of this Title, with the exception of Articles L. 5422-10, L. 5422-21, L. 5422-22 and L. 5422-24 and thos…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Acquisition of rights

Article D5151-15

The holder of the personal activity account wishing to acquire rights registered on his personal training account in respect of the activities mentioned in 3° of article L. 5151-9, with the exception…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Life insurance with variable capital on real estate.

Article L160-15

The planned date of entry into force of the rules governing open-ended real estate investment companies (sociétés de placement à prépondérance immobilière à capital variable) relating to the company r…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Changes in share capital and employee share ownership.

Article R225-150

At least fifteen days before the General Meeting called to vote on the proposed transaction pursuant to Articles L. 225-204 or L. 22-10-62, the company shall send to the shareholders or make available…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreement

Article D5134-151

The agreement specifies : 1° The nature of the project; 2° The length of the working week; 3° The characteristics of the position and the activity undertaken in relation to the needs to be met; 4° The…

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