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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Certification and swearing-in

Article R15-33-28

…ation for renewal of authorisation in accordance with the procedure set out in articles R. 15-33-25 to R. 15-33-27-1. This request must be accompanied by the order referred to in article R. 15-33-26.…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Notaries

Article R444-63

…ting or receipt of a deed does not increase the emolument, unless the deed is remunerated according to the number of hours spent. The division of emoluments, excluding discounts, is set by the regulat…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Progressive levy on casino gaming revenue.

Article D2333-74

…venue in casinos governed by the article L. 321-1 of the Internal Security Code is as follows:6% up to 100,000 euros.16% from 100,001 euros to 200,000 euros.25% from €200,001 to €500,000.37% from €500…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Implementation

Article R2353-3

Disputes relating to the appointment of employee representatives and the election of committee members of the European Company whose registered office is located in France, as well as of employees of…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General authorisation conditions.

Article R4211-19

The provisions of articles R. 1243-21 to R. 1243-23, R. 1243-25, first paragraph, R. 1243-27 to R. 1243-28 are applicable to establishments or organisations carrying out the activities mentioned in ar…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Experimentation.

Article R5141-3

…and supervise the performance of pharmaceutical trials and non-clinical trials are called investigators. Those who direct and supervise the performance of clinical trials are called investigators. De…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Prohibited work

Article D4154-1

It is prohibited to employ employees holding a fixed-term employment contract and temporary employees to carry out work exposing them to the following dangerous chemical agents or ionising radiation:…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 3: Regulatory capital requirement for groups.

Article R356-24

…cles R. 356-26 and R. 356-27 apply, in accordance with the procedures set out in Article R. 356-25, to any insurance or reinsurance undertaking having its registered office in France which is the subs…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Award conditions

Article R5424-72-2

I.-The non-viable nature of the activity referred to in 3° of article L. 5424-25 corresponds to a drop of at least 30% in the income declared by the self-employed person for income tax purposes corres…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Fate of preserved gametes and germ tissue

Article R2141-20

The written consent to gamete donation referred to in articles R. 2141-17, R. 2141-18 and R. 2141-19 is preceded by at least one interview with the multidisciplinary clinical-biological medical team r…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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