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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter III: Other provisions applicable to sportspeople

Article L223-2

Arbitrators and judges are considered to be entrusted with a public service mission within the meaning of articles 221-4, 222-3, 222-8, 222-10, 222-12, 222-13 and 433-3 of the French Penal Code, and a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VIII: European companies

Article L322-29

Where an insurance undertaking in the form of a société européenne registered in France intends to transfer its registered office outside France, it shall inform the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et…

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French Civil Aviation CodeIn force
CHAPTER VIII: AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Article L228-2

I. - The Airport Consultative Commission comprises seven members appointed for a period of five years.II. - It is made up of :- a person appointed by the President of the National Assembly ;- a person…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 4: Production support

Article 422-21

Selective financial aid is awarded to production companies for the production of works that contribute to the objectives mentioned in Article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-28

Unless otherwise provided for by law or regulation, the decisions of the industrial tribunal are not automatically enforceable on a provisional basis. The industrial tribunal may order provisional enf…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Technical requirements during building and civil engineering works.

Article R4535-2

Self-employed workers and employers, when working directly on a building or civil engineering site, are only subject to the provisions of article R. 4534-18 concerning the examination of equipment, ma…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: External control.

Article R518-30-2

I.-For the application of Article L. 518-15-2, the Supervisory Board of Caisse des dépôts et consignations is informed of the inspections carried out by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résol…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Training prior to the issue of the sports agent's licence and ongoing training

Article R222-20

Where provided for in the sports agent regulations, sports agent licence holders undergo ongoing training to update their knowledge.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Management of undivided property and rights.

Article L5222-2

The syndicate committee and the syndic ensure the administration and development of undivided property and rights. Their powers are the same as those of town councils and mayors in similar matters.How…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Board of Directors.

Article R5322-2

The term of office of the members of the Board of Directors is three years, with the exception of the term of office of the members mentioned in 2° of article R. 5322-1. For the latter, the term of of…

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