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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions specific to oral proceedings

Article 446-2

When the proceedings are adjourned to a later hearing, the judge may organise the exchanges between the parties appearing. After having heard their opinions, the judge may thus set the time limits and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Decision to award employability assistance.

Article L5134-23-1

An exception may be made to the maximum duration for which aid for professional integration is granted, in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by regulation, either when the aid concern…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Decision to award employability assistance.

Article L5134-21-1

The decision to award a new subsidised employment contract as referred to in article L. 5134-19-1 is subject to a prior assessment of the support measures and measures aimed at the long-term integrati…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-27

The same transactions may be carried out in respect of entries in current account warrants as in respect of warrants. Registrations may be freely transferred by bank transfer.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-29

No objection may be lodged in respect of bond current accounts.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-24

The Banque de France opens in its books, in the name of each institution or custodian, a current account of bills held by maturity.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-26

The Treasury opens in its books, in the name of the Banque de France, a current account for vouchers, in which are recorded all voucher deposits and withdrawals, as well as all voucher subscriptions a…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-23

Credit institutions, finance companies and investment firms must deposit Treasury bills belonging to them with the Banque de France if the total nominal amount of these bills exceeds €750.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-25

Subscriptions made by current account holders give rise to a credit to their account equal to the amount of the bonds subscribed, without the physical issue of forms.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Treasury bills

Article L213-28

Transfer orders are exempt from stamp duty.

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