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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: STAYS OF MORE THAN THREE MONTHS

Article R233-9

Third-country nationals mentioned in article L. 233-2, admitted to residence in their capacity as family members, retain their right to residence in the following situations:1° In the event of the dea…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Foreign nationals temporarily residing on French territory

Article R426-9

The temporary residence permit provided for in article L. 426-21 is intended for the performance of a mission of general interest aimed either at promoting the autonomy and protection of individuals,…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Guarantees granted to holders of departmental mandates

Article L3123-9

At the end of their term of office, the elected representatives referred to in article L. 3123-7 benefit, at their request, from a refresher course organised within the company, particularly in the li…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Regional Economic and Social Council and the Council for Culture, Education and the Environment

Article L4432-9

The regional councils of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion are assisted by a regional economic, social and environmental council and a council for culture, education and the environment. The composition…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The Institut d'émission des départements d'outre-mer (IEDOM)

Article L721-9

In order to carry out the tasks referred to in Article L. 721-7, credit institutions or finance companies established in the form of a branch or having their registered office in the local authorities…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Supplementary allowance.

Article L3423-9

When, as a result of a reduction in working hours below the contractual working hours for reasons other than those listed in 1° of Article L. 3423-8, an employee has received, over the course of a mon…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: France Compétences

Article L6123-9

The employees of the national institution, who are entrusted with a public service mission, are governed by this Code.The rules on collective labour relations set out in Part Two of this Code apply to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Opposition

Article D1253-9

Where several administrative authorities are responsible for monitoring the application of employment legislation by the various members of an employers' group, the Regional Director for Enterprise, C…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Water made drinkable by conditioned treatment.

Article R1321-93

It is prohibited, both on packaging or labels and in advertising, in any form whatsoever, to use any indication, name, trademark or service mark, image or other sign, figurative or otherwise, which, w…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Water made drinkable by conditioned treatment.

Article R1321-91

Water that has been made drinkable by treatment and that is packaged, other than natural mineral water or spring water, must meet the quality requirements relating to microbiological and physico-chemi…

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