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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Boundaries and signs

Article R4451-23

…d Controlled Zone", when it is equal to or greater than 100 millisieverts integrated over one hour; 2° The procedures for delimiting orange or red controlled zones for work equipment emitting ionising…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Section VI: Assessment of tax

Article 221 bis

…d rate, profits subject to deferred taxation, unrealised capital gains included in the company's assets and profits not yet taxed on stocks are not subject to immediate taxation, on the dual condition…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Criminal penalties

Article L5462-2

…curring on French territory, concerning this device, fails to notify the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products in accordance with the procedures and deadlines laid down in Ar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Compensation for victims

Article L1142-22

The Office national d'indemnisation des accidents médicaux, des affections iatrogènes et des infections nosocomiales (National Office for Compensation for Medical Accidents, Iatrogenic Diseases and No…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions specific to agricultural products and foodstuffs

Article L443-2

…for payment for services rendered in connection with their resale, suitable for promoting their marketing and not falling under the obligations of purchase and sale, or services with a distinct purpos…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Holiday grants

Article L411-20

…for by a collective branch or territorial agreement concluded in accordance with articles L. 2221-1 et seq. of the French Labour Code, may also be paid in the form of holiday vouchers.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: Miscellaneous provisions

Article LO6475-2

…ority pursuant to the loi organique n° 2007-223 du 21 février 2007 portant dispositions statutaires et institutionnelles relatives à l'outre-mer shall be subject to the compensation provided for in th…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV: Recourse for compensation available to certain victims of damage resulting from an offence

Article R50-25

…ommission, which shall give its decision, with the parties heard or summoned, under the conditions set out in articles R. 50-17 et seq.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-21

On being entered on the list drawn up by the Court of Appeal, the stockbroker takes an oath before that court to perform the duties of his office with honour and probity.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-20

In addition to their role as sworn goods brokers, brokers may carry out their usual activities, such as commission, brokerage, commercial agency and consignment of goods, either on a personal basis or…

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