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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Opening and operating conditions

Article L6222-1

The opening of a medical biology laboratory is subject to the prior filing, by its legal representative, of a declaration with the regional health agency, within a period set by regulation. The conten…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE I: Provisions specific to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

Article L911-11

The second paragraph of Article L. 145-18 reads as follows: "The same applies to property restoration operations involving restoration, conservation, modernisation or demolition work resulting in the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to the Department of Mayotte.

Article L921-11

The second paragraph of Article L. 145-18 reads as follows: "The same applies to property restoration operations involving restoration, conservation, modernisation or demolition work resulting in the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Special provisions for securitisation undertakings or compartments of securitisation undertakings carrying insurance risks

Article L214-189

…tisation undertaking covered by this paragraph is subject to authorisation by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution. In order to grant authorisation, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Breach of contract.

Article L1237-12

The parties to the contract agree on the principle of a contractual termination during one or more meetings at which the employee may be assisted:1° Either by a person of his choice from the company's…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IV: Free pricing and competition.

Article L430-1

I. - A concentration is effected: 1° Where two or more previously independent undertakings merge; 2° Where one or more persons, already holding control of at least one undertaking or where one or more…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Penalties

Article L824-12

…are determined taking into account: 1° The seriousness and duration of the misconduct or breach complained of; 2° The quality and degree of involvement of the person concerned; 3° The situation and fi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: POWERS OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

Article L4241-1

Prior to their examination by the regional council, the regional economic, social and environmental council must be asked for its opinion on documents relating to: 1° The preparation and implementatio…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6252-19

In the areas of competence of the collectivity, the President of the Territorial Council may, after deliberation by the Executive Council, negotiate, in compliance with France's international commitme…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6352-19

In the areas of competence of the collectivity, the president of the territorial council may, after deliberation by the executive council, negotiate, in compliance with France's international commitme…

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