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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Cancer Institute

Article L1415-3

The Institut National du Cancer is established for an unlimited period as a public interest grouping between the State and public and private legal entities involved in the field of health and cancer…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Insurance on goods transported by all modes of transport

Article L173-22

In the event that an insured who has taken out a policy operating by declaration of foodstuffs has not complied with the obligations laid down by decree, the contract may be cancelled without delay at…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Operating conditions.

Article L362-3

Any insurance undertaking whose registered office is located in the territory of a Member State of the European Union other than France and which provides cover in the territory of the French Republic…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition of the classification committee

Article R211-34

The chairman and alternate chairman of the classification committee are appointed for a period of three years, renewable twice, by Prime Ministerial decree issued on the report of the Minister for Cul…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and mandate

Article R112-3

The elected staff representatives each receive a credit of fifteen hours per month to carry out their duties. With the exception of the Chairman, the other members of the Board of Directors and their…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Special provisions for attachment of the remuneration of public officials

Article L212-2

The provisions of the articles mentioned in article L. 212-1 relating to the seizure and assignment of remuneration are applicable to the salaries and wages of civil servants and to the pay of officer…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter V: Public limited companies.

Article L225-121

The deliberations taken by the meetings in violation of articles L. 225-96, L. 225-97, L. 225-98, the third and fourth paragraphs of article L. 225-99 and the second and third paragraphs of I of artic…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: CONTENT OF PROTECTION

Article L561-16

While awaiting the final determination of their civil status by the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons, refugees or beneficiaries of subsidiary protection may apply for…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Local authorities

Article L2221-14

Regies with sole financial autonomy are created, and their administrative and financial organisation determined, by deliberation of the municipal council. They are administered, under the authority of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Local authorities

Article L2221-10

Regies with legal personality and financial autonomy, known as local public establishments, are created, and their administrative and financial organisation determined, by deliberation of the municipa…

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