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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article R4211-5

The acquisition of a holding decided by the Regional Council may not have the effect of:- either increasing the share held by one or more regions in the capital of a commercial company to more than 33…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Compensation for the consequences of health risks

Article L1544-8

For its application in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, Article L. 1142-21 is replaced by the following provisions: Art.L. 1142-21. - When the competent court, seised of a claim for compensation fo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Special schemes and exemptions

Article 832 A

Subscriptions for real estate investment trust units are exempt from any registration duty.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Territorial, local and departmental chambers of commerce and industry in the Ile-de-France region

Article R711-8

Establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry may correspond directly with each other and with the public authorities in their district on all matters relating to the interests of…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Implementing provisions.

Article L7232-8

When it is established that a legal entity or sole proprietorship mentioned in Articles L. 7232-1 and L. 7232-1-1 is not engaged exclusively in an activity provided for in Article L. 7231-1, it loses…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation system

Article R2142-8

The holder(s) of the authorisations to carry out the clinical and biological activities necessary for the implementation of in vitro fertilisation as mentioned in article R. 2142-6 shall jointly set u…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Minimum standards applicable to antenatal consultations.

Article R2122-8

…Sufficient fire extinguishers; 3° a rapid call system to the nearest fire station. The construction and layout of the premises must allow for rapid evacuation in the event of a fire.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Elections

Article R4441-8

Voters are the full members present of the Association's body or, in the case provided for in the second paragraph of I of article R. 4441-4, the members present of the National Council. Voting by pro…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Issue of approval

Article R7232-8

…tement in which the main establishment of the legal entity or sole trader is located. Each approved and certified organisation will automatically have its previous approval renewed, provided that all…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose of agreements.

Article R6142-8

The director of the pharmacy training and research unit is authorised to propose the conditions under which certain biology courses are organised by the medical and pharmaceutical training and researc…

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