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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation of the national health data system

Article R1461-2

I.-The national health data system comprises a main database covering the entire population and a set of databases not covering the entire population, known as the "catalogue". The main database bring…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Discipline of commercial court judges.

Article L724-3-2

…the pronouncement of disciplinary sanctions.In this case, the disciplinary sanctions applicable are:1° Withdrawal of the honorary office;2° Ineligibility for a maximum period of ten years;3° Permanent…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Citizen Commitment Account

Article L5151-11

The mobilisation of the rights mentioned in Article L. 5151-10 is financed : 1° By the State, for the activities mentioned in 1°, 2°, 2° bis, 5°, and 6° of article L. 5151-9, as well as for the activi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Consumer credit

Article D351-2

For the application of the provisions of this chapter in the Wallis and Futuna Islands:1° The words: "15 euros" are replaced by the words: "1,800 CFP francs";2° The words: "500 euros" are replaced by…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Contributions to the account.

Article L6323-25

The training rights registered on the personal training account of self-employed workers, members of the liberal professions and the self-employed, their collaborating spouses and artists are financed…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV: Expenditure

Article D3664-1

For the application of the provisions of 20° of Article L. 3664-1, the Metropole of Lyon depreciates its fixed assets, including those received on disposal or assignment: 1° Intangible; 2° Tangible, w…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-2-10-1

…pany referred to in Articles L. 122-1 or L. 122-2 may enter into a contract with a professional athlete or trainer whom it employs relating to the commercial exploitation of his/her image, name or voi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation

Article R6156-5

The term of office of the members mentioned in 1° and 2° of article R. 6156-2 is four years. They may be reappointed.In exceptional circumstances, the term of office may be reduced or extended, for a…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Provisions specific to specialised finance companies

Article L214-190-2-1

…wn in the company's articles of association.In the same circumstances, where the sale of certain assets would not be in the interests of investors, the other assets may be transferred to a new special…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Provisions applicable to investment services providers relating to the design and distribution of financial instruments

Article L533-24-1-1

…ncial instruments for sale to clients and investment service providers that offer, recommend or market financial instruments are not subject to the obligations set out in Article L. 533-24 and 1° to 3…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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