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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Single section: Infringements of market transparency

Article R465-2

When the AMF informs the Financial Public Prosecutor of its intention to issue a statement of objections pursuant to the first paragraph of III of Article L. 465-3-6, it shall send the Financial Publi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D513-11-1

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply 1° "Collection": the collection of faeces as defined in 2°, under the responsibility of the establishment or body mentioned in A…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation

Article R6322-8

A decision to refuse to renew an authorisation may only be taken on one or more of the following grounds: 1° Where the facilities and their use do not comply with the authorisation conditions set out…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter V: Provisions specific to Book V

Article L2645-1

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book V in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: 1° In article L. 2512-1, 2° is worded as follows: "2° A legal instrument such as an international agreement rel…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Civil status documents concerning soldiers and sailors in certain special cases.

Article 95

In the cases provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3 of article 93, civil status records are drawn up in a special register, the keeping and preservation of which are regulated by order of the Minister of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Offences concerning limited liability companies

Article L241-4

The following is punishable by a fine of 9,000 euros: 1° Failure by the managers, for each financial year, to draw up the inventory, the annual accounts and a management report; 2°and 3° (deleted).

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Conciliation and referral

Article R1454-13

If the defendant fails to appear on the day set for the attempted conciliation without having provided a legitimate reason in good time, article L. 1454-1-3 shall apply.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 octies D

I. - French companies which establish a commercial presence in a foreign country in the form of an establishment created for this purpose or a subsidiary whose capital they acquire, may set aside a ta…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Patients in health care institutions

Article L1112-6

The regulatory measures provided for in articles L. 1112-1 and L. 1112-3 and, where necessary, the procedures for applying the other provisions of this chapter shall be determined by decree in the Con…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Company accounts.

Article R232-6

Within eight days of their preparation, the documents and reports referred to in articles R. 232-3 and R. 232-4 shall be sent to the statutory auditor, the works council and the supervisory board.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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