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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article D2651-5

For the application of article D. 2392-2 in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, the words "to L. 2392-3" are replaced by the words "and L. 2392-2".

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Legal proceedings

Article D1247-2

After the fifteen-day period provided for in 3° of article D. 1247-1, the employee's tacit acceptance is deemed to have been obtained.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Organisation and operation of disciplinary chambers of first instance and national disciplinary chambers.

Article R4126-7

The same magistrate may be appointed to preside over several Disciplinary Boards, either as a full member or as an alternate member. The orders of the ministers responsible for the budget and health s…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Consent of third-party donors not subject to the provisions of this chapter at the time of donation

Article R2143-7

I.-Third-party donors who are not subject to the provisions of Chapter III of Title IV of Book I of Part Two of the Legislative Part of this Code at the time of donation may, at any time, contact the…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Shareholding and control.

Article D214-32-7-11

…urring after the end of the financial year ;2° The foreseeable development of the company concerned;3° the information referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 22 of Council Directive 77/91/EEC of 13 Dec…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2671-3

…pêche maritime are replaced by references to locally applicable provisions having the same purpose;3° In article R. 2122-2, the last paragraph is deleted;4° In 5° of article R. 2124-3, the word "Euro…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2661-3

…pêche maritime are replaced by references to locally applicable provisions having the same purpose;3° In article R. 2122-2, the last paragraph is deleted;4° In 5° of article R. 2124-3, the word "Euro…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Automatic exclusions specific to defence or security concession contracts

Article L3123-13

…demonstrate, by any means, that their professional integrity can no longer be called into question; 3° Persons in respect of whom it is established, by any means and, where applicable, by protected da…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Transactions carried out by supplementary occupational pension funds

Article L143-2-3

…or the insurance undertaking, the counterparty is remitted to it within the customary time limits; 3° Ensures that the income generated by the assets of the supplementary occupational pension fund th…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Beverages.

Article L3351-3

The offer free of charge or sale by a producer or manufacturer, to any person other than those authorised by article L. 3322-5, of anethol or essences that may be used in the manufacture of alcoholic…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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