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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Recognition of foreign qualifications

Article R212-84

Foreign diplomas are accepted as equivalent to the diplomas mentioned in article L. 212-1 by the Minister responsible for sport after receiving the opinion of the commission for the recognition of qua…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Foreign nationals married to French nationals

Article L423-2

A foreign national who has entered France legally and is married to a French national with whom he/she can prove that they have lived together effectively for six months in France will be issued with…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Building and public works companies out of work due to bad weather.

Article L5424-12

…le for each hour lost after expiry of a waiting period set by decree. This decree also determines : 1° The limit of compensation for hours lost based on the wages relating to these hours ; 2° The maxi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Approval and authorisation

Article R532-10

To obtain authorisation as a portfolio management company, applicants must submit their application to the Autorité des marchés financiers.The application for authorisation must be accompanied by a fi…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3351-3

For the application of the provisions of Book II in the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° The second paragraph of Article L. 3200-1 is deleted; 2° 1° of Article L. 3212-1 is worded as follows: "1° A legal…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Withdrawal of aid

Article R5141-4

…er ceases to be met within two years of the creation or takeover, and subject to article R. 5141-6: 1° The benefit of the exemptions from social security contributions mentioned in 1° of article R. 51…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2511-16

The arrondissement council deliberates on the location and development programme for local facilities, defined as educational, social, cultural, sports and information facilities for local life, as we…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Grants

Article R6352-35

Vocational training centres may receive funding from the region or the State under the conditions set out in articles L. 6121-1 and L. 6122-1 respectively.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VI: Protection of sole traders

Article A526-4

…iles et commerciales contains the following information, provided by the transferor or contributor: 1° The overall value of the assets; 2° A list of the security interests enjoyed by the individual li…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-3

…ective devices provided for in articles R. 4324-1 and R. 4324-2 have the following characteristics: 1° They are of robust construction, adapted to the conditions of use; 2° They do not give rise to an…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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