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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: JURISDICTION OF DECONCENTRAL ADMINISTRATIONS

Article R*122-4

Notwithstanding Article R. * 122-1 and the first paragraph of Article 11-1 of Decree no. 2004-374 of 29 April 2004, in the départements of Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, V…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: Common provisions

Article R40-42

The Minister of Justice is authorised to implement automated processing of personal data known as: "plate-forme nationale des interceptions judiciaires (PNIJ)" provided for by Article 230-45, placed u…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article R336-2

The Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board sets the investment policy guidelines at least once a year. In particular, it decides on the procedures for selecting financial intermediaries, on asset…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Aid for property investment and leasing granted to businesses

Article R1511-13

Aid for real estate investment that has the effect of increasing the total amount of public aid granted for the same project to more than: Article L. 1511-1-1, aid for property investment that has the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Electronic communication and examination of appeals

Article R2333-120-40

Where the judge considers that the decision is likely to be based on a plea of public policy, the judge shall inform the parties thereof by any means that allows proof of receipt of this information b…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article R621-41-6

Reasons shall be given for the decision on the request for an increase. It is sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to the applicant and to the President of the College, who may ap…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Time savings account.

Article R6152-809

The practitioner retains the rights he has acquired under the time savings account:1° In the event of a transfer, a change of status to occupy functions covered by the provisions of sections 1, 3, 4,…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title III: Judging of contraventions

Article R49-9

The amount of the reduced fixed fine provided for in article 529-7 is set as follows: 1° 22 euros for second-class offences;2° 45 euros for third-class offences;3° 90 euros for fourth-class offences.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Guarantees and indemnities granted to Board members

Article R7226-24

Members of the Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council receive, for the performance of their duties, an allowance equal to no more than 45% of the maximum functional allowance…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN MAYOTTE

Article R5832-1

I. - The provisions of articles R. 5211-19 to R. 5211-40 shall apply to Mayotte subject to the adaptations provided for in II. II. - For the application in Mayotte of the provisions mentioned in I: 1°…

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