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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO THE AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND TO SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article R281-5

For the application of this book in Mayotte: 1° The references to the benefits mentioned in articles L. 160-8 and L. 160-9 of the Social Security Code are replaced by the reference to the benefits men…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Composition and management of the plan

Article L3334-12

Notwithstanding the provisions of 2° of article L. 3332-15, the collective retirement savings plan may not provide for the acquisition of units in mutual funds governed by article L. 214-165 of the Mo…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Registration of rights in immovable property

Article 2521

Without prejudice to other rights the registration of which is provided for by the provisions of this code, other codes or civil legislation applicable to Mayotte, the following are registered in the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Corporate mutual funds governed by article L. 214-165-1

Article R214-214-5

The assets of a fonds commun de placement d'entreprise mentioned in article L. 214-165-1 may include shares in sociétés anonymes à responsabilité limitée issued by companies governed by law no. 47-177…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: The Director

Article R1431-13

The director manages the public establishment for cultural or environmental cooperation.In this capacity:a) He draws up and implements the artistic, cultural, educational, environmental or scientific…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 6: Recognition of the professional qualifications of nationals of a Member State of the European Community or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Article R2223-136

The programme and organisational procedures for the aptitude test and adaptation course are set by joint order of the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Health.The adaptation course provided…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Special regulations concerning certain assets of insurance undertakings.

Article R332-13

1° The loans referred to in 12° of article R. 332-2 must have a total term of at least two years and meet the following conditions: They must be secured by a guarantee given by a credit institution, f…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General principles

Article L1611-3-2

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IX: The European Company

Article L229-7

The management and administration of the société européenne are governed by the provisions of Section 2 of Chapter V of this Title, with the exception of the first paragraph of Articles L. 225-37 and…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: The guarantee fund.

Article R334-9-1

The provisions of article R. 334-7 concerning the minimum amount of the guarantee fund do not apply to mutuals and unions governed by Book II of the Mutual Code which simultaneously meet the following…

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