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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: The constitution.

Article R822-72

The Articles of Association comply with the requirements of articles 8, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 24 de la loi n° 66-879 du 29 novembre 1966. They also state: 1° The surname, first names and domicile of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XIX: The court registry

Article 729-1

The general directory, file and register may be kept in electronic form. The information processing system must guarantee their integrity and confidentiality and enable them to be stored.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable before the Examining Magistrate and the Examining Chamber

Article 706-126

…nsible on grounds of mental disorder puts an end to pre-trial detention or judicial supervision. It may be appealed to the Supreme Court.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Death certificates.

Article 79-1

…se of the declarant. At the request of the father and mother, the child's forename(s) and a surname may also be entered, which may be either the father's surname or the mother's surname, or their two…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Property and property investment by public health institutions

Article L6148-7-1

Public health establishments and health cooperation structures with public legal personality may not directly enter into leasing contracts, within the meaning of articles L. 313-7 to L. 313-10 of the…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Calculation in respect of availability on subscription on-demand audiovisual media services

Article 721-16

…he calculation is made each year by applying the following lump sums to each cinematographic work:- 1,000 € when the cinematographic work is made available to the public in at least two and at most fo…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-2-10

The sports association or company mentioned in articles L. 122-2 and L. 122-12, in conjunction with the sports federations, professional leagues and organisations representing professional sportsmen a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4a: Trade union audience measurement for companies with fewer than eleven employees

Article L2122-10-6

Employee trade union organisations that meet the criteria of respect for republican values, independence and financial transparency, that have been legally constituted for at least two years and whose…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4a: Trade union audience measurement for companies with fewer than eleven employees

Article L2122-10-2

Employees of companies with fewer than eleven employees on 31 December of the year preceding the election, who hold an employment contract during that month of December, who are over sixteen years of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4a: Trade union audience measurement for companies with fewer than eleven employees

Article L2122-10-9

The employer must allow employees the time they need to vote from their place of work, while guaranteeing the confidentiality of their vote. When voting takes place during working hours, this time is…

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