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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: REFUGEE STATUS

Article L511-5

…mpetent authority assesses whether an applicant has a well-founded fear of persecution, it is irrelevant whether the applicant actually possesses the characteristics associated with the ground of pers…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-5

For the application in Mayotte of the first paragraph of article L. 1225-61, the words: "within the meaning of article L. 513-1 of the Social Security Code" are replaced by the words: "within the mean…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Revenue

Article L2543-5

The revenue in the commune's budget includes the proceeds from hunting leases under the conditions laid down by the local law of 7 February 1881 on the exercise of hunting rights.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Suspension of performance of the contract and ban on recruitment.

Article L6225-5

…ntract will result in termination of the contract on the date the parties are notified of the refusal. In this case, the employer shall pay the apprentice the sums he would have owed if the contract h…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Training contract between a natural person and a training organisation.

Article L6353-5

Within ten days of signing the contract, the trainee may withdraw by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Powers of the Territorial Council

Article LO6251-5

…been empowered to do so at its request by law or by decree, as the case may be, adapt the legislative or regulatory provisions in force to the particular characteristics and constraints of the collec…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Powers of the Executive Council

Article LO6253-5

The Executive Council is consulted by the Minister for Overseas Territories or by the representative of the State on the following matters: 1° Preparation of operational emergency plans required to de…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Powers of the Executive Council

Article LO6353-5

The Executive Council is consulted by the Minister for Overseas Territories or by the representative of the State on the following matters: 1° Preparation of operational emergency plans required to de…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Powers of the Territorial Council

Article LO6351-5

…been empowered to do so at its request by law or by decree, as the case may be, adapt the legislative or regulatory provisions in force to the particular characteristics and constraints of the collec…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to apprenticeships

Article L6522-5

For the application of article L. 6235-1 in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the border countries are: 1° For Gu…

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