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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Economic solidarity groups.

Article L5132-15-2

In order to promote coordination, complementarity and the economic development of the territory and to guarantee the continuity of pathways to integration, a legal entity governed by private law may c…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Operation

Article L23-114-2

The exercise of the mandate of member of the Regional Joint Trade Committee may not be a reason for termination of the employment contract. The dismissal or termination of a fixed-term contract of a m…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R5146-1-2

…n of article L. 5146-2, the inspectors mentioned in article L. 5146-4 are authorised to investigate and establish criminal offences, at the end of the adaptation period, by decision of the Director Ge…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter

Article L230-2

…event is a sporting event which takes place at a venue designated by an international sporting body and for which that body:1° lays down the rules applicable to the event; or2° appoints the persons re…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L111-3

In all cases where the insurer reinsures against the risks it has insured or transfers them to a securitisation vehicle mentioned in article L. 310-1-2, it remains solely liable to the insured.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: FIA

Article L214-24

I. - Investment funds governed by Directive 2011/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011, known as "AIFs": 1° Raise capital from a number of investors with a view to investi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Structures for integration through economic activity.

Article L5132-4

…ctures for integration through economic activity that may enter into agreements with the State are :1° Integration companies ;2° Entreprises de travail temporaire d'insertion ;3° Intermediary associat…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable premises

Article 1407

I. - Council tax on second homes and other furnished premises not allocated to the principal dwelling is due:1° For all furnished premises allocated to residential use other than those allocated to th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: End of the research period

Article R1233-15-2

In the light of the reports referred to in articles L. 1233-57-17 and L. 1233-57-20, the Prefect of the département in which the establishment has its registered office, after having heard the company…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Other offences.

Article L654-8

…e L. 654-1, to take any action or make any payment in breach of the provisions of article L. 622-7; 2° For any person mentioned in article L. 654-1, to make a payment in breach of the terms of settlem…

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