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Showing 27912800 of 66561 articles for Art. 1228 · Cass. com. 1 February 1978 · Cass. com. 10 February 1958 · Cass. com. 3 October 1977 · Cass. ch. req. 7 May 1923 · Cass. 1re civ. 24 May 1966

French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Authorisation

Article R212-10-12

…the discipline concerned by the mention for diplomas which so provide, the academic regional rector may issue the accreditation.If the rector of the academic region does not respond to the application…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Authorisation

Article R212-10-14

…of the academic region at least six months before the expiry date of the accreditation, the rector may renew the accreditation for a further five years after ensuring that:1° That the commitments mad…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D47-1-10

…elay, and in any event within one week of receipt, using the form set out in Annex B to Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014 referred to above.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition of committees

Article R2522-10

The departmental section comprises: 1° The prefect or his representative, as chairman; 2° Five employers' representatives; 3° Five employees' representatives.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial assistance

Article R5132-10-13-2

The financial aid referred to in Article R. 5132-10-13-1 is paid to the temporary work integration company for each full-time position occupied. Where applicable, the amount of aid is reduced in propo…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV: Recourse for compensation available to certain victims of damage resulting from an offence

Article R50-24

Sums awarded to the victim pursuant to articles 706-3 to 706-14 shall be paid by the guarantee fund within one month of notification of the commission's decision or approval of the statement of agreem…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Disposal of anatomical parts.

Article R1335-10

Articles R. 1335-2 to R. 1335-7 apply to the disposal of anatomical parts.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Merger of mutual insurance companies

Article R322-106-5

…f the mutual insurance companies involved in the merger. It shall contain the following particulars 1° The form, name and registered office of all the participating companies and, where appropriate, o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
XXI: Advertising measures

Article 243 bis

…tributed in respect of these same financial years eligible for the 40% allowance mentioned in 2° of 3 of Article 158 as well as that of distributed income not eligible for this allowance, broken down…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Time limits

Article R4126-10

The six-month period provided for in article L. 4124-1 runs from the date of receipt by the Disciplinary Chamber of first instance of the complete complaint file. On expiry of this period, any party m…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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