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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation to set up within a reference area

Article R761-12-1

…ss the foreseeable effects of the project in terms of spatial planning and sustainable development: 1° The compatibility of the modes and flows of transport induced by the facility's activity with exi…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Registration

Article A822-20

…eeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, by 30 April at the latest, a file in duplicate comprising: 1° All official documents proving their identity and nationality; 2° The diplomas, certificates or t…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Help with professional integration

Article R5134-30

In the event of a change in the legal status of the employer within the meaning of Article L. 1224-1, the new employer is substituted in the employer's rights with regard to the employment contract. T…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Compulsory acts

Article 272

The president of the assize court shall question the accused as soon as possible, after the latter's arrival at the prison and the handing over of the documents to the clerk's office. If the accused i…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information for spa visitors

Article R1322-44-16

…f the spa displays information for patients and staff working in the spa, particularly concerning : 1° The therapeutic qualities of the natural mineral water used and any restrictions on its use; 2° T…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties

Article L341-8

When the lender forfeits the right to interest under the conditions set out in articles L. 341-1 to L. 341-7, the borrower is only obliged to repay the capital in accordance with the agreed repayment…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Professional inadequacy

Article R6152-716

In the event of professional inadequacy, the contract may be terminated without compensation or notice, following the opinion of the hospital medical committee. Hospital practitioners seconded on cont…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: European patents

Article L614-6

A European patent application may only be converted into a French patent application in the case provided for in Article 135-1 (a) of the Munich Convention. In this case and on pain of rejection of hi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R5141-90

Veterinary pharmacovigilance includes : 1° The reporting of adverse reactions to veterinary medicinal products and medicinal products for human use administered under the conditions provided for in a…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-2-3

…where appropriate, by the judicial police officers and deputy judicial police officers mentioned in 1°, 1° bis and 1° ter of article 21, may inspect vehicles travelling or stopped on the public highwa…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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