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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Drawing up the annual list of citizen assessors

Article R2-2

The model for the collection of information and the notice referred to in Article

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Powers, composition and mandate

Article R7111-18

…a) Seven from newspaper and press agency managers; b) One from audiovisual communication companies; 2° Eight representatives of professional journalists.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: National metrology and testing laboratory

Article R823-15

The establishment's resources include in particular:1° Remuneration for services rendered;2° Proceeds from royalties and contributions of all kinds, in particular royalties applicable to new invention…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Groupement de coopération sanitaire de moyens exploiting authorisations held by one or more of its members

Article R6133-13

I.-The health cooperation grouping jointly operating the authorisations held by one or more of its members on a single geographical site may be authorised by the Director General of the Regional Healt…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VIII: Criminal records

Article R80

Bulletin no. 2 is requested from the automated national criminal records department by letter, telegram, teletransmission or magnetic medium with an indication of the civil status of the person whose…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D331-2

The development of campsites or caravan parks is subject to the impact study defined in article R. 122-5 of the Environment Code, when this is required in application of articles…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Tax on admission prices to screenings organised by cinema operators

Article L115-2

The tax is calculated by applying a rate of 10.72% to the price of tickets for screenings organised by operators of cinematographic entertainment establishments. This rate is multiplied by 1.5 in the…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Title III: PRIVATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Article L2430-2

By way of derogation from Article L. 2410-1, the public housing offices and private low-cost housing bodies referred to in Article…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Payments

Article L3334-6

…ies may, even in the absence of an employee contribution: 1° Make an initial payment into the plan; 2° Make periodic payments into the plan, subject to uniform allocation to all employees. The frequen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Installation

Article D1442-11

…tribunal, they are invited to take the oath:1° The councillor appointed after the general renewal ;2° A councillor appointed during his term of office to fill a seat that has become vacant;3° A counc…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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