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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title II: ACCESS TO THE ASYLUM PROCEDURE

Article R520-1

In accordance with article R. 240-1, the provisions of this Title are applicable to foreign nationals whose situation is governed by Book II, with the exception of the provisions of article R. 521-7 a…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Water and sanitary installations

Article R1331-59

All rooms in collective accommodation that are occupied separately or used individually, and all tourist accommodation, have a point of running drinking water, the temperature of which can be regulate…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 5: Diplomas provided for in Article L. 2223-25-1

Article D2223-55-8

Masters of ceremony, funeral advisers and similar staff and managers have a period of twelve months from the date of conclusion of their employment contract or, for public employees, from the date of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: The accounting officer (R)

Article R2221-30

The duties of accountant are entrusted either to an accountant from the Directorate General of Public Finance or to an accounting officer. The accounting officer is appointed by the prefect on a propo…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L131-3

Insurance companies governed by this code which market supplementary health insurance contracts must include in the documents they send to their policyholders or which are used for advertising purpose…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Composition and formation

Article LO6221-1

The territorial council is the deliberative assembly of the community.The composition of the territorial council and the term of office of the territorial councillors are governed by the provisions of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Composition and formation

Article LO6321-1

The territorial council is the deliberative assembly of the local authority.The composition of the territorial council and the term of office of the territorial councillors are governed by Title III o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Composition and formation

Article LO6431-1

The territorial council is the deliberative assembly of the local authority.The composition of the territorial council and the term of office of the territorial councillors are governed by Title IV of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: CCI France.

Article R711-60

The Steering Committee consists of: 1° The president of CCI France; 2° The presidents of the regional chambers of commerce and industry; 3° Members of the bureau who are not presidents of the regional…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Informing families (R).

Article R2223-31

Communes must display in public view, in the civil status department of the town hall and annexed town halls, as well as in the conservation area of the communal cemetery or cemeteries, the list of ré…

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