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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L1511-1

The Regional Council shall draw up a report on the aid and aid schemes implemented in its territory during the calendar year, under the conditions laid down in this chapter, by the territorial authori…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: Defence or security partnership contracts

Article L2373-1

…r security partnership contracts are subject to the provisions of this Book, with the exception of: 1° Article L. 2312-1, insofar as it refers to the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter II of Ti…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L5451-1

The following is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €150,000: 1° Continuing, with regard to the products concerned, activities which have been the subject of one of the suspension or…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Book I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L3100-1

Subject to the provisions of article L. 3200-1, the concession contracts defined in article L. 1121-1 are governed by the provisions of this part.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application

Article L421-1

Under the conditions set out in this Title, administrative penalties may be imposed on persons who have failed to comply with the obligations resulting for them from: 1° Provisions adopted for the app…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution.

Article L310-13

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may require the modification or decide the withdrawal of any document which is contrary to legislative and regulatory provisions, with the exceptio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-12

For its application in Mayotte, article L. 1423-1-1 reads as follows: "Art. L. 1423-1-1 - Subject to the provisions relating to the management section, cases are divided between the sections of the in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General conditions of practice.

Article L4111-1

No person may practise the profession of doctor, dental surgeon or midwife unless he or she is : 1° The holder of a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications mentioned in article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCES

Article LO6262-1

In the event that the local authority's budget has not been adopted before 1 January of the financial year to which it applies, the president of the territorial council is entitled, until the adoption…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCES

Article LO6362-1

In the event that the local authority's budget has not been adopted before 1 January of the financial year to which it applies, the president of the territorial council is entitled, until the adoption…

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