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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Additional work, supplies or services which have become necessary

Article R2194-3

When the contract is concluded by a contracting authority, the amount of the amendment provided for in article R. 2194-2 may not exceed 50% of the amount of the initial contract. Where several success…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Transfer and loss of rights

Article R613-51

The period provided for in paragraph 2 of Article L. 613-21 is fifteen days from the date of service of the seizure provided for in paragraph 1 of the said article.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Provisions common to all prisons

Article D176

The enforcement judge, the president of the investigating chamber and the public prosecutor visit prisons under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down by the provisions of arti…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Responsibilities

Article L2521-3

The Paris police prefect is responsible for fire and rescue services in the Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne departments.In this capacity, the Paris fire brigade is the territorially…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2681-3

…ry provisions of Book I in the French Southern and Antarctic Territories:1° In article R. 2111-9:a) 2° is deleted;b) In 5°, the words: "the other technical standards drawn up by the European standardi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and scope of application

Article L224-25-2

I.-The provisions of this section shall apply to any contract under which a trader, or any person holding himself out or acting as a trader, provides digital content and a digital service to a consume…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company

Article R5125-24-2

…eld by the société de participations financières de profession libérale de pharmaciens d'officine ; 2° The heirs of the natural persons mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, for a period of five year…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Professional activity

Article L414-13

When the issue of a residence permit is subject to prior possession of the work permit provided for in article L. 5221-2 of the Labour Code, the situation on the employment market may be invoked again…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Common provisions

Article R4251-7

The regional directorate for youth, sport and social cohesion for the region mentioned in article R. 4251-2 provides the secretariat for the commission.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Exceptional transplant activities referred to in Article L. 162-30-5 of the Social Security Code

Article R6123-82

…tion techniques or specific immunological treatment related to the exceptional nature of the graft; 2° A graft meeting the conditions set out in 1° but which has not been the subject of prior research…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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