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

Article L361-2

For the application of this book in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: 1° Unless otherwise provided, references to Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the Eu…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-MARTIN

Article L443-2

For the application of the provisions of this book to Saint-Martin: 1° Access to work for foreign nationals is exercised under the conditions laid down by the legislation and regulations applicable lo…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Tax payable by the employer of a foreign worker or of an employee temporarily seconded by a company not established in France

Article L436-10

A tax is levied on the first admission to reside in France, for the purpose of carrying out a salaried professional activity subject to the condition provided for in 2° of article L. 5221-2 of the Lab…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions

Article L133-1

I. - Under the conditions set out in II to IV, the provisions of this chapter apply to payment services provided by the payment service providers mentioned in Book V in the context of the activities d…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Litigation

Article L722-9

In addition to the cases provided for by European Union regulations, the customs administration may, at the written request of a person authorised to use a geographical indication or of any organisati…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Creation of a new commune

Article L2113-22

New communes are eligible for communal equalisation grants under the conditions of ordinary law, subject to Article L. 2334-22-2.New communes that have benefited from the provisions of the second para…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Products not eligible for direct marketing

Article L341-10

Without prejudice to the special rules applicable to the marketing of certain products, the following may not be marketed: 1° Products for which the maximum risk is not known at the time of subscripti…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance of the plan

Article R144-5

I. - The association's articles of association contain at least the following clauses: The purpose of the association, as a popular retirement savings group, is to subscribe one or more popular retire…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance of the plan

Article R144-8

I. - The association's General Meeting is convened at least once a year under the conditions set out in article R. 141-4 in order, for each of the plans subscribed by the association: 1° To approve th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Consumer credit

Article R312-2

For the application of the provisions of Article L. 312-12, the creditor or credit intermediary shall provide the borrower with information concerning: 1° The identity and address of the creditor and,…

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