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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Setting up and running skills operators

Article R6332-14

Skills operators may not own any assets other than those necessary for their operation.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Criminal penalties

Article L5461-4-2

…1 to keep the registers referred to in Article L. 5212-2-1 is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €75,000.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article R427-1

The resources of the fund set up under Article L. 426-1 include :1° The proceeds of the annual flat-rate contribution instituted under V of article L. 426-1 ;2° Net investment income;3° Any other reso…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R1233-20

…uidelines relating to the multi-annual human resources strategy, the general guidelines on mobility and the general guidelines on the promotion and enhancement of career paths provided for in articles…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions and procedures for authorisation of investment service providers other than portfolio management companies

Article L532-2

…té de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall verify that the firm: 1. Has its registered office and effective management in France ; 2. Has, taking into account the nature of the service it wishes…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Employer's obligations.

Article L4121-2

…s provided for in Article L. 4121-1 on the basis of the following general principles of prevention: 1° Avoid risks ; 2° Assess the risks that cannot be avoided; 3° Combating risks at source; 4° Adapti…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Management standards applicable to investment services providers and prudential provisions applicable to investment firms

Article L533-4-2

…tion may decide to apply the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013, in accordance with point (c) of the first subparagraph of Articl…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Management

Article A322-160

For supervised skydiving sessions as defined in 1° and 2° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151, there must be at least two instructors, at least one of whom, whether paid or unpaid, holds the diploma…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Points of entry to the territory

Article R3115-17

…e have the status of territorial entry points.For Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island, Mayotte, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, ports whose annual traffi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Points of entry to the territory

Article R3115-16

…rom an international journey defined by order of the ministers responsible for the interior, health and transport are considered as points of entry to the territory.For Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Mart…

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