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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Application for registration

Article D7342-9

The platform shall bring the administrative decision to approve the charter to the attention of each of the employees with whom it is associated on the date on which the charter is approved, by electr…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions for registration on the lists of judicial representatives

Article A812-9

The marking of the written tests is organised in such a way as to preserve the anonymity of each candidate. Each composition is examined by two markers.Each of the eligibility tests is marked from 0 t…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Failure to open secondary insolvency proceedings on the national territory

Article R692-9

…re on the merits of applications for provisional or protective measures provided for in Article L. 692-9.It rules in chambers after having heard or duly summoned the debtor who has not been divested,…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R221-9

Seizure may be carried out at any place where the movable property belonging to the debtor is located, even if it is held by a third party.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Civil status documents concerning soldiers and sailors in certain special cases.

Article 96-1

In the event of war or military operations outside national territory, for serious reasons and with the authorisation of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Defence, marriages may be solemnise…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Provisions specific to framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems and innovation partnerships

Article R2121-9

…ed value of the need is determined by taking into account the total estimated value of the research and development activities to be carried out during the various phases of the partnership, as well a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article R53-9

…mpreintes génétiques" (FNAEG). The purposes of this processing are: 1° To facilitate the search for and identification of the perpetrators of the crimes and offences mentioned in article 706-55, inclu…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VII ter: Arrangements for placement under mobile electronic surveillance as a security measure

Article R61-9

…the commission by the sentence enforcement judge or by the public prosecutor. The sentenced person and his/her counsel and, where applicable, the public prosecutor are informed by the sentence enforc…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Chronic Viral Hepatitis.

Article D3121-9

The Board may hear any qualified person called upon by its Chairman to provide an opinion or expertise relating to any item on the agenda. These hearings may be made public by decision of the Board.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to elections to the various disciplinary boards and chambers

Article R4125-9

…sends an individual notice to each elector. This notice shall indicate: 1° The number of pairs of candidates or candidates to be elected, titulars and, where applicable, substitutes; 2° The place and…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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