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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Guaranteed representation of funds, professional civil liability, remuneration and continuing professional training.

Article R814-21

The amount of the contributions of registered judicial administrators and judicial representatives is set each year by the board of directors of the guarantee fund on the basis of the amount of funds…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Buildings where the lowest floor of the last storey is more than eight metres above ground level

Article R4216-24

In order to take account of the increased risks in the event of a disaster, buildings where the lowest floor of the top level is more than eight metres above the outside ground must have a fire-stable…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Business project support contract

Article R5142-2

When the beneficiary registers his company and makes the declaration provided for inarticle R. 123-16 of the French Commercial Code, the single body referred to in article R. 123-1 of the same code wi…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-24

The employer shall send the authorised body the sections of the single simplified declaration by electronic means or by electronic data interchange under conditions defined by joint order of the minis…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 19: Medical practice

Article D6124-224

I.-The multidisciplinary team of a paediatric medicine unit is trained to meet the psychological developmental needs of children and adolescents. Where appropriate, it sets up therapeutic education pr…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L1333-26

…iting or limiting certain uses, or making them subject to compliance with technical specifications; 2° Prohibiting or restricting the right to erect buildings or structures, demolish, clear land, carr…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Categories of revenue

Article L2331-2

…perating section comprises: 1° Income from all property which the inhabitants do not enjoy in kind; 2° Contributions imposed annually on those entitled to fruits which are collected in kind; 3° Alloca…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L3121-2

…eatments on a list set by order of the Minister for Health, and support in seeking appropriate care;2° Prevention, screening, diagnosis and outpatient treatment of sexually transmitted infections;3° P…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Operating conditions.

Article L4131-2

…by a Member State of the European Union or a party to the agreement on the European Economic Area ;2° have completed a number of semesters in the third cycle of medical studies in France determined b…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions relating to the control of groups

Article R356-2

…rnal models and the level of supplementary capital requirements, in accordance with Articles R. 356-20 to and R. 356-21; 2° For decisions relating to the appointment of the group supervisor; 3° For th…

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