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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Training period.

Article R321-30

At the end of the traineeship, the Board shall issue a certificate of aptitude for the profession of auctioneer to the trainee who has demonstrated his/her aptitude to practise the profession.If not,…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Result

Article R2314-22

A copy of the minutes of the elections to the social and economic committee or a copy of the minutes of the failure to act is sent by the employer to the service provider acting on behalf of the Minis…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for audiovisual adaptations of live performances

Article 311-17

…duction companies that:1° In the case of co-productions, hold at least 30% of the producer's shares;2° Hold the intellectual property rights for at least two distinct modes of exploitation, at least f…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Custodian

Article L214-10-2

…f interest between the UCITS, the unit-holders or shareholders of the UCITS, the management company and the depositary itself, unless the depositary has functionally and hierarchically separated the p…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Custodian

Article L214-11-2

…L. 214-11 may not be excluded or limited contractually. Any agreement to the contrary shall be null and void.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to investment firms and credit institutions providing investment services

Article D533-15-2

…ed to receive the suitability statement without undue delay after the conclusion of the transaction;2° Investment services providers other than portfolio management companies have given the client the…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Regional health plan zones

Article R1434-31

…d for the application to medical biology laboratories of the territoriality rules mentioned in b of 2° of Article L. 1434-9 are delimited by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency. They ma…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Regional health plan zones

Article R1434-32

The zones defined in articles R. 1434-30 and R. 1434-31 are determined by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, after consulting the Prefect of the region and the specialised commission…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Regional health plan zones

Article R1434-30

The areas of the regional health plan giving rise to the distribution of healthcare activities and heavy equipment defined in 2° of the I of article L. 1434-3 are delimited by the Director General of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Certification of companies working in controlled areas

Article R4451-38

I.-Companies whose workers are employed in yellow, orange or red controlled areas, or in demarcated operating areas in an establishment containing a basic nuclear installation, must hold a qualificati…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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