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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Professional activity

Article L414-15

The exercise by foreigners of certain self-employed professional activities may be subject to authorisation by decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 477-1

The future protection mandate is published by an entry in a special register, the procedures and access to which are regulated by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Tie-breaking.

Article L1454-3

When an industrial tribunal member is unable to sit at the adjudication hearing, he is replaced within the limits and according to the procedures determined by decree.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L322-26-6

Mutual societies and associations thereof may only accept reinsurance risks under the conditions laid down by the decree provided for in Article L. 310-7.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Investments

Article L353-1

Insurance and reinsurance undertakings invest all their assets in accordance with the "prudent person" principle, under conditions defined by a decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L530-3

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the conditions of application of this chapter and the additional measures necessary to guarantee the protection of insured persons.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L540-2

After being negotiated and drawn up by the professional organisations concerned, the status of general insurance agents and any amendments thereto are approved by decree.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article L251-1

Procedures for the distribution of funds arising from the execution of civil enforcement proceedings provided for in this Book shall be governed by a decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-80

Registrations shall be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract of issue or, failing that, in accordance with the conditions determined by decree of the Conseil d…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
4°: Capital financing of long-term electricity supply companies

Article 238 bis HZ bis

A decree sets out the terms of application of articles 238 bis HV to 238 bis HZ and, in particular, the reporting obligations.

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