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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 8: Transfer and extinction of mortgages

Article 2474

Mortgages are extinguished in particular:1° By the extinction of the principal obligation subject to the case provided for in Article 2422;2° By the creditor's renunciation of the mortgage subject to…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Assignment of sums of money as security

Article 2374

Ownership of a sum of money, either in euros or in another currency, may be assigned as security for one or more present or future claims.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the probationary period, probationary period and examination to qualify as a judicial representative

Article A812-2

The qualifications and diplomas awarded on completion of a second cycle of higher education or of an equivalent level, provided for in 4° of Article R. 811-7, which allow completion of the professiona…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
IV: Taxes levied for the benefit of the Ile-de-France region

Article 1599 quater C

…ng vehicles and which are used for commercial purposes or are attached to the premises mentioned in 1° to 3° of III of article 231 ter without being topographically integrated into a production establ…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions for approval of practitioners

Article R1131-9

…la biomédecine, for a period of five years. It may be limited to some of the analyses mentioned in 1° and 2° of Article R. 1131-2. The application for approval shall be made in accordance with a stan…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Powers of the curator.

Article 810-2

…carries out all conservatory and administrative acts. He carries out or arranges for the sale of assets until the liabilities have been cleared. He may dispose of the immovables only if the foreseeabl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R6223-22

…sence of an agreement or collective branch agreement laying down the conditions of professional competence required of an apprentice master, the following are deemed to meet the condition of professio…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R6223-23

When the tutoring function is shared between several employees making up a tutoring team, a lead apprentice master is appointed. This person is responsible for coordinating the team and liaising with…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Storage or handling of flammable substances

Article R4216-21

Buildings and premises are designed and constructed in such a way as to comply with: 1° The provisions relating to the prevention of explosions set out in articles R. 4227-42 et seq.; 2° The provision…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Actual turnover system

Article 267

I. - The following are to be included in the taxable amount:1° Taxes, duties and levies of any kind except value added tax itself.2° Expenses ancillary to the supply of goods or services such as commi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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