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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D2351-1

Where the directors of the companies participating in the formation of this European Company decide that its registered office shall be established on French territory, the draft terms of formation of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D2371-1

Where the directors of the companies participating in the formation of a company resulting from a cross-border transaction decide that its registered office shall be located on French territory, the d…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R2521-1

In the agricultural professions, the powers conferred on the Minister for Labour by this Title in respect of collective disputes shall be exercised, in agreement with the latter, by the Minister for A…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R3241-1

The salary is paid on a working day, except in the case of payment by bank transfer.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R3411-1

For the application of this book in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, references to the "departmental or, where applicable, regional director of public finance" are replaced by references to the "director in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R2111-1

I.-The professional in a childcare facility for young children referred to in article L. 2111-3-1, who may administer medical care or treatment to a child in his care, at the request of the holder(s)…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Financial provisions.

Article R2531-1

Les dispositions réglementaires du livre VI de la première partie et celles du livre III de la présente partie à l'exception des articles D. 2333-83 to D. 2333-104 are applicable to the municipalities…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Compulsory expenditure

Article D3321-1

For the application of the provisions of the nineteenth paragraph of article L. 3321-1, the department proceeds with the depreciation of its fixed assets, including those received on disposal or assig…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Compulsory expenditure

Article D4321-1

The region proceeds with the depreciation of fixed assets, including those received on disposal or assignment, whether they are:1° Intangible;2° Tangible, with the exception, however, of road networks…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article R4221-1

Leases and deeds of sale are entered into by the president of the regional council on behalf of the region. Authorisations to occupy or use the regional public domain are issued by the president of th…

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