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Showing 12011210 of 2822 articles for Art. 22 avr. 1980

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4311-12

…itical refugee status or to persons legally practising the profession of nurse in France on 13 July 1980;2° Students and apprentices preparing for the State diploma as part of their work placement or…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Capital increases.

Article R225-129

Funds from cash subscriptions are deposited under the conditions set out in article R. 22-10-6.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: Conversion of the société européenne into a société anonyme.

Article R229-25

…commissioners are appointed and carry out their mission under the conditions set out in article R. 22-10-7.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Formation by conversion of a société anonyme.

Article R229-21

…commissioners are appointed and carry out their mission under the conditions set out in article R. 22-10-7.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Company accounts and accounting documents.

Article R511-7

Article R. 511-6 does not apply to establishments mentioned in articles L. 511-22 and L. 511-23.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Accountant.

Article R6145-54-2

The provisions of article R. 1617-22 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales are applicable to public health establishments.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Appeals

Article D45-25

In the cases provided for by articles D. 45-22 and D. 45-23, a copy of the statement of appeal is given to the appellant. In the cases provided for by articles D. 45-22, D. 45-23 and D. 45-24, the sta…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L2132-1

Subject to the provisions of 16° of article L. 2122-22, the municipal council deliberates on actions to be brought in the name of the commune.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: The decision on the merits of the request and the implementation of corrective measures by the prison administration

Article R249-26

…ation as unfounded, the order shall be notified under the conditions provided for in article R. 249-22.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R4322-21

…ast by post or electronically if the National Council so decides in accordance with Article R. 4125-22.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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