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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Urban equalisation grant.

Article R3334-1

…partments, the synthetic index of resources and charges is obtained by adding the ratios defined in 1°, 2°, 3° and 4° of article L. 3334-6-1, respectively assigned weighting coefficients of 0.5, 0.25,…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R7227-15

The payment by the assembly of expenses relating to the exercise of elected representatives' right to training, under the conditions set by articles L. 7227-12 to L. 7227-16 may only take place if the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Administrative enquiries

Article R811-1

The administrative investigations referred to in article L. 811-1, conducted for the issue, renewal or withdrawal of a residence permit or residence authorisation, are carried out under the conditions…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Checking and recording offences

Article L425-1-2

It is forbidden for any person to: 1° Prescribing, administering, applying, transferring or offering to athletes, without a duly justified medical reason, one or more substances or methods mentioned i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
APPENDIX 1-5 (APPENDIX TO ARTICLE A. 123-61-1)

Article Annexe 1-5

MODEL FORM FOR DECLARATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS-MICRO-ENTREPRISE 1. Declarant (1) Name or business name of the legal entity Registered with the RCS, number Identity and capacity of th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Employers established in France

Article R8293-1

…a professional identification card. The declaration is accompanied by the information mentioned in 1° of article R. 8292-1, 1° and 5° of article R. 8292-2, and 1° and 2° of article R. 8295-2 and the…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Obligations to report to the Deputy European Public Prosecutor

Article D47-1-33

The offence of criminal conspiracy provided for in Article 450-1 of the Criminal Code must be reported when it is aimed at the preparation and commission of the offences provided for in Articles D. 47…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Generators, kits and precursors.

Article R5122-18

The provisions of sections 1 to 3 of this chapter, with the exception of article R. 5122-17, are applicable to advertising for the generators, kits and precursors defined in 8°, 9° and 10° of article…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Creation

Article L5842-14

…to L. 5212-5 are applicable in French Polynesia subject to the adaptations provided for in II.II. - 1° For the application of Article L. 5212-2, the second sentence reads as follows:"This list is draw…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Duties of the coordinator.

Article R4532-11

The coordinator ensures that the general principles of prevention defined in articles L. 4531-1 and L. 4535-1 are effectively implemented. He carries out his duties under the responsibility of the pro…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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