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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V : Equalisation of tax resources

Article R3335-2

…applicable, contributions to the tax transfer compensation fund provided for in Article L. 1614-4 ; 2° The population, surface area, tax potential and financial potential to be taken into account for…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to the implementation of a resolution measure

Article L311-22

I.-When implementing a resolution measure in respect of a person referred to in Article L. 311-1, the College of Resolution shall ensure the continuity of the critical functions resulting from the act…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Access to documents and supporting documents.

Article L6362-6-2

Expenditure incurred by the bodies mentioned in 2° of article L. 6361-2 which does not comply with their purpose or the stipulations of the agreements entered into with the State shall give rise to re…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2 : Programme and estimated financial budget for the project

Article L2421-2

…relating to the construction and use of the project:1° The objectives to be achieved by the project;2° The needs to be met by the project;3° The constraints and requirements in terms of social, town-p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Administrative fines.

Article L1264-2

…s not fulfilled at least one of the obligations incumbent upon it pursuant to article L. 1262-2-1 ; 2° In the event of failure to comply with the obligation referred to in article L. 1262-4-4 ; 3° In…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R1333-29

…d on the basis of radon exhalation flows from the ground:1° Zone 1: areas with low radon potential ;2° Zone 2: areas with low radon potential but where particular geological factors may facilitate the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Experimentation

Article R5121-20

…n particular: 1° The identity of the investigator(s), their qualifications, experience and duties ; 2° The dates and places where the trial was conducted; 3° The information mentioned in 2° and 3° of…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Adding value to products and services

Article L462-2

…me Fishing Code are replaced by references to locally applicable provisions having the same effect; 2° In article L. 453-1, the words: "300,000 euros" are replaced by the words: "35,800,000 CFP francs…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3141-20

The rules governing the splitting of leave provided for in this sub-section may be waived in accordance with the procedures set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to insurance undertakings.

Article R332-2

…opean Community belong; bonds issued or guaranteed by the local authorities of an OECD Member State;2° Securities and securities treated as equivalent, other than those mentioned in 1° and traded on a…

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