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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Submission of applications

Article L531-2

Where France is responsible for examining the asylum application, the foreign national submits his application to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons within a time l…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Consultation of electors

Article L1112-22

The provisions of article LO 1112-11 are applicable to the consultation of voters.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Consultation of electors

Article L1112-23

A local authority or a public establishment for inter-communal cooperation may set up a youth council to issue an opinion on decisions relating to youth policy in particular. This body may formulate p…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Consultation of electors

Article L1112-21

The provisions of the first eleven paragraphs of Article LO 1112-6 are applicable to the consultation of voters. During the period of one year from the holding of a local referendum or a consultation…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Consultation of electors

Article L1112-20

Voters indicate by yes or no whether they approve the draft deliberation or act presented to them. After taking cognisance of the result of the consultation, the competent authority of the local autho…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: The General Council

Article L142-2

The General Council administers the Banque de France. It deliberates on matters relating to the management of the Banque de France's activities other than those falling within the remit of the Europea…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Mandatory registered shares

Article L212-2

Cash shares are governed by the provisions of Article L. 228-9 of the French Commercial Code, reproduced below: "Art. L. 228-9. - Cash shares are registered shares until they are fully paid up. " "Fai…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: People's savings plan

Article L221-21

Establishments managing people's savings plans which are unable to produce the supporting documents provided for in the contract within three months of a request from the relevant departments or super…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: People's savings plan

Article L221-20

Any withdrawal of funds will result in the closure of the plan. The plan is closed on the death of the holder. Withdrawals after the tenth year do not result in closure of the plan. However, no paymen…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: People's savings plan

Article L221-23

A Conseil d'Etat decree specifies the eligible transactions covered by the Mutual Insurance Code, Title III of Book VII of the Social Security Code or Article 1050 of the Rural Code and the procedures…

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