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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Powers of the delegated federations

Article R131-33

In addition to the technical rules mentioned in article R. 131-32, the delegating federations : 1° Define the rules applicable to the equipment necessary for the smooth running of the sporting competi…

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

Article R131-8

The general meeting of the presidents of the panels meets at least once a year. It is convened by the President of the National Court of Asylum to consult on matters of common interest.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of authorisation

Article R131-7

The decision by which the Minister responsible for sport refuses to grant or renew approval is substantiated and notified to the federation.If the Minister for Sport remains silent for more than four…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of authorisation

Article R131-6

The decree of the Minister for Sport granting or renewing approval is published in the Journal officiel de la République française.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of authorisation

Article R131-8

Any amendment to the articles of association, the internal regulations, the disciplinary regulations or the financial regulations adopted after approval has been granted comes into force as from its a…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-section 3: Provisions relating to sports betting bans

Article R131-43

I. - The National Gaming Authority shall carry out the checks requested by a delegated sports federation by comparing the file transmitted by the latter with the automated processing of personal data…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Organisation and operation of the court

Article R131-5

Decisions relating to the management and administration of the staff of the National Court of Asylum are taken, subject to the reservations set out in article R. 121-13 of the Code of Administrative J…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Powers of the delegated federations

Article R131-32

The technical rules laid down by the delegated sports federations include : 1° The rules of the game applicable to the sport in question; 2° The rules for establishing a national, regional, department…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Verification procedures with the Banque de France.

Article R131-9

The Banque de France shall inform any person carrying out the checks provided for in this sub-section that the dissemination and retention by any person of the information obtained is prohibited, subj…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Verification procedures with the Banque de France.

Article R131-5

Any person to whom a cheque is given to pay for goods or services may, directly or through an agent, check with the Banque de France to ensure that the cheque has not been reported stolen or lost, dra…

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