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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 6: Right to use journalists' works

Article L132-44

…he conclusion of a company agreement within six months of the publication of the loi n° 2009-669 du 12 juin 2009 favorisant la diffusion et la protection de la création sur internet, et en l'absence d…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter II: Tax on the profits of companies and other legal entities

Article 220 Z septies

…l the legal entities with which it is not dealing at arm's length, within the meaning of Article 39(12), is taken into account. The parent company mentioned in Article 39(12) of the French Tax Code is…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Liability insurance.

Article R124-2

…period of cover triggered by the claim referred to in the fourth and fifth paragraphs of article L. 124-5 may not be less than ten years where the insured natural or legal person :I.- Exercises one of…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Establishments providing sailing instruction

Article A322-67

…Paid supervisory staff in these establishments hold a qualification in accordance with article L. 212-1.Volunteer supervisory staff in establishments belonging to a federation or a national body appr…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Medical certificate and health questionnaire

Article A231-1

…ts of class 1 ultra-light motorised gliders;8° For rugby union and rugby sevens: a) From the age of 12 to 39, in or out of competition, particular attention is paid to :- cardiovascular examination ;-…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Composition

Article R2314-1

…hours Total delegation hours 11 à 24 1 10 10 25 à 49 2 10 20 50 à 74 4 18 72 75 à 99 5 19 95 100 à 124 6 21 126 125 à 149 7 21 147 150 à 174 8 21 168 175 à 199 9 21 189 200 à 249 10 22 220 250 à 299…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter one: Setting the rates used to calculate direct local taxation

Article 1636 B undecies

…ent for inter-communal cooperation collects the tax for those that comply with the loi n° 99-586 du 12 juillet 1999 relative au renforcement et à la simplification de la coopération intercommunale ain…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Accounting requirements applicable to all traders

Article D123-200

For the application of articles L. 123-16 and L. 123-16-1:1° In the case of micro-enterprises, the balance sheet total is set at 350,000 euros, the net turnover at 700,000 euros and the average number…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L8234-1

…her directly or through an intermediary, is punishable by twelve months' imprisonment and a fine of 12,000 euros. The court may also order, as an additional penalty, the posting or broadcasting of the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and operation

Article R1431-7

The Board of Directors deliberates on all matters relating to the operation of the establishment and in particular on:

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