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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-56

The decisions of the Commission du contentieux du stationnement payant begin with the words: "In the name of the French people" and bear the following wording: "La commission du contentieux du station…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-47

The judge ruling alone or the chairman of the panel may reopen the investigation by a decision which is not reasoned and cannot be appealed.This decision shall be communicated by any means allowing pr…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-45

If it appears from the application that the case is already certain to be resolved, the magistrate responsible for investigating the case may decide that there are no grounds for an investigation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-57

The operative part of the decisions is divided into articles and preceded by the word: "decides" or, where appropriate, "orders".The commission's decisions are enforceable.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 2 - Receipt and processing of requests for implementation of the individual right to training

Article D1621-12

The basis for the compulsory annual contribution due by local elected representatives in respect of the individual right to training, mentioned in articles L. 2123-12-1, L. 3123-10-1, L. 4135-10-1, L.…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1 The Training and Employment Committee

Article A142-12

The permanent mountaineering section referred to in article A. 142-8 is composed of the following persons: 1° The director of the Ecole nationale de ski et d'alpinisme, president; 2° A representative…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article L131-70

Any banker who issues his creditor with blank cheque forms, payable at his cash desk, must, on pain of a fine of 7.5 euros per offence, mention on each form the name of the person to whom the form is…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article L131-73

The drawee banker may, after informing the account holder of the consequences of insufficient funds by any appropriate means made available by the drawee banker, refuse to pay a cheque on the grounds…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article L131-79

Disputes relating to the cheque-writing ban are referred to the civil courts.Legal action before the civil court has no suspensive effect. However, the court seised may, even in summary proceedings, o…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article L131-71

Any banker may, by reasoned decision, refuse to issue to an account holder cheque forms other than those issued for a withdrawal of funds by the drawer from the drawee or for certification. It may, at…

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