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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: MEASURES APPLICABLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ASYLUM APPLICATION

Article L754-4

…to the president of the administrative court to have the detention decision provided for in article L. 754-3 annulled within forty-eight hours of being notified, in order to contest the reasons given…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Responsibilities

Article L2122-22

…ate and exchange rate hedging transactions, and to take the decisions referred to in III of Article L. 1618-2 and in a of article L. 2221-5-1, subject to the provisions of c of this same article, and…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers of the overseas regions in relation to economic development and regional planning

Article L4433-24-1

In the overseas departments and regions, the representative of the State in the region organises a consultation with the department and the region with a view to determining the local authority benefi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Declaration and approval of organisations

Article L7232-1-2

The following are exempt from the condition of exclusive activity laid down by Articles L. 7232-1-1, L. 7233-2 and L. 7233-3: 1° For their home help activities: a) Intermediary associations ; a bis) N…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: List of penalties

Article L612-40

…l own funds made by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution pursuant to IIa of Article L. 511-41-3 and the cushions mentioned in II of Article L. 511-41-A, or of the regulatory provisions…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-16

…of the chambers' staff and implements forward-looking management of jobs and skills at national level. It coordinates and chairs the national staff representative body. Under the conditions set out in…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules of good conduct and organisation

Article L548-6

…ed to individuals wishing to finance initial or continuing training as referred to in 3° of article L. 548-1 or, where applicable, to the legal entities concerned, is lower than the rate referred to i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Tasks of apprentice training centres

Article L6231-2

The training centres providing the courses referred to in 4° of article L. 6313-1 have the following mission: 1° To support people, including those with disabilities, wishing to follow or change direc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Miscellaneous provisions applicable to medical auxiliaries.

Article L4381-1-1

…em to practise in France the professions referred to in this book and those referred to in articles L. 4241-1 and L. 4241-13, holders of evidence of formal qualifications obtained in the province of Q…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Share savings plan

Article L221-31

…one or more of the following purposes : a) Shares, with the exception of those mentioned in article L. 228-11 of the French Commercial Code, or company investment certificates, cooperative investment…

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