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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter V: Life mortgage and transfer advance loan

Article L315-14

The debtor also loses the benefit of the term when he changes the use of the mortgaged property or when he refuses the creditor access to the mortgaged property to ensure that it is in a good state of…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Injunction procedures.

Article 1424-15

The review procedure in exceptional cases is governed by articles 1424-8 to 1424-13.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Judicial supervision

Article R24-14

The decision to place an adult under judicial supervision, on the basis of article 138-3, against a person of full age, a restraining order against the victim and the wearing of an anti-seizure bracel…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Powers of the Board of Directors of the joint association

Article R2135-14

The Board of Directors deliberates under the conditions laid down in article R. 2135-15, in particular with a view to: 1° Adopting the internal regulations of the joint management association or any s…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to certain contracts

Article R132-14

In the event of non-compliance with an application for registration, the applicant will be notified and given reasons. The applicant is given two months to regularise the application or submit observa…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Individual over-indebtedness commissions

Article R712-14

The commission shall rule on forfeiture of the benefit of the procedure for dealing with overindebtedness pursuant to Article L. 712-3 by a reasoned decision that is notified to the debtor and the cre…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article R3261-14

A part-time employee, employed for a number of hours equal to or greater than half of the legal weekly working time or the weekly working time provided for in the collective bargaining agreement, if t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Conditions for exercising departmental mandates

Article L3123-14

The provisions of this section only apply if the body providing the training has been approved by the Minister responsible for local and regional authorities under the conditions set out in article L.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: Conditions for exercising regional mandates

Article L4135-14

The provisions of this section only apply if the body providing the training has been approved by the Minister responsible for local and regional authorities under the conditions set out in article L.…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L172-14

The risks remain covered under the same conditions in the event of fault on the part of the captain or crew, except as stated in article L. 173-5.

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