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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Refusal to issue or renew residence permits

Article L432-1

The issue of a temporary or multi-annual residence permit or a resident permit may, by a reasoned decision, be refused to any foreigner whose presence in France constitutes a threat to public order.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Prior possession of a long-stay visa

Article L412-1

Subject to France's international commitments and the exceptions provided for in Articles L. 412-2 and L. 412-3, the first issue of a temporary residence permit or a multi-annual residence permit is s…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions and differentiated exercise of powers

Article L1111-1

The communes, départements and regions are freely administered by elected councils.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Notice and compensation in lieu of notice.

Article L1234-1

Where the dismissal is not for serious misconduct, the employee is entitled :1° If he has been with the same employer for less than six months, to a notice period, the duration of which is determined…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Conciliation, orientation and preparation of the case.

Article L1454-1

The conciliation and referral office is responsible for reconciling the parties. As part of this task, the conciliation and referral office may hear each of the parties separately and confidentially.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: Value added tax on tourist accommodation and facilities.

Article L421-1

The rules relating to value added tax applicable to occasional, permanent or seasonal lettings of furnished or furnished accommodation for residential use are set out in 4° of Article 261 D of the Gen…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure by declaration to the administrative authority

Article L223-1

The bailiff responsible for enforcing an enforcement order may make a declaration to the competent administrative authority for the purpose of seizing a land motor vehicle. Notification of this declar…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition of regulated market and market undertaking

Article L421-1

I.-A regulated market in financial instruments is a multilateral system that brings together or facilitates the bringing together of multiple third-party buying and selling interests in financial inst…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions applicable to investment service providers

Article L531-1

…panies and credit institutions authorised to provide the investment services referred to in Article L. 321-1.The provision of related services within the meaning of Article L. 321-2 is unrestricted, s…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions common to investment service providers

Article L533-1

Investment services providers shall act honestly, fairly and professionally, in a way that promotes the integrity of the market.

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