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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose and constitution.

Article L2131-3

The founders of any professional association shall file the articles of association and the names of those who, in any capacity whatsoever, are responsible for its administration or management.This de…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Levy and collection.

Article L1241-3

By way of derogation from the provisions of Article L. 1241-2, in the absence of any other therapeutic solution, a sample of haematopoietic cells collected from bone marrow or peripheral blood may be…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Whole-body insurance.

Article L174-3

The insurer is liable for the contribution of the insured goods to general average. Similarly, when the goods on board all belong to the insured, the insurer covers the losses that would have constitu…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Organisation and powers.

Article L411-3

The rules governing employee members of advisory committees are set out in Article L. 614-3 of the Monetary and Financial Code, which is reproduced below: "Art. L. 614-3 -Employee members of the Comit…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Status and missions

Article L111-3

The Chairman of the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée has the following prerogatives on behalf of the State: 1° He studies and participates in the drafting of legislative and regulatory t…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Title I: PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Article 110-3

Financial aid is granted by the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée jointly or in partnership with other public or private entities. The international agreements, regulatory texts or conven…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Conditions and implementation

Article L511-3

Authorisation is granted by the enforcement judge. However, it may be granted by the president of the commercial court when, requested prior to any legal proceedings, it is intended to preserve a clai…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Conditions and implementation

Article R511-3

Any clause contrary to articles…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Private project management

Article L2431-3

For building works, a basic assignment is given to the holder of the public works contract, which includes all the elements of the assignment defined by regulation and enables :1° the project manager…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Payment service providers

Article L521-3

I. - As an exception to the prohibition in Article L. 521-2, a company may provide payment services based on means of payment that are accepted, for the acquisition of goods or services, only : 1° On…

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