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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XXI: Communication by electronic means.

Article 748-4

Where a document has been drawn up in the original on paper, the judge may require its production.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R927-4

In article R. 721-6, the words: "5,000" are replaced by the words: "460".

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Exercise of parental authority over the person of the child

Article 1180-4

…obtaining the agreement of each of the parents in accordance with the procedures set out in II, III and IV of this article. II.-Each of the two parents, jointly or separately, declares before a judici…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonuses

Article R2172-4

When the purchaser is subject to Book IV and organises a design contest, economic operators who have submitted services in accordance with the contest rules are awarded a premium. The amount of this p…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Status of statutory auditors.

Article L822-4

…f Article L. 822-1 are required to undergo ongoing professional training to enable them to maintain and improve their knowledge. II. - Any person registered on the list referred to in I who has not pe…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Processing of personal data relating to mobile electronic anti-seizure devices

Article R61-43

…as "anti-seizure bracelet", provided for in articles 138-3 of this code, 132-45-1 of the penal codeand 515-11-1 of the code civil, the information and personal data that may be recorded therein, the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable to non-trading private legal entities with an economic activity.

Article R612-4

When the statutory auditor implements the warning procedure provided for in Article L. 612-3, the provisions of articles R. 234-1 et seq if the legal person has a collegiate body responsible for admin…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter V: Provisions adapting Book V.

Article L945-4

In article L. 511-61, the words: "or territorial authorities" are replaced by the words: "or communes or French Polynesia".

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Other criminal provisions.

Article L4163-4

The following is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros and, in the event of a repeat offence, by six months' imprisonment and a fine of 9,000 euros: 1° With the exception of the cases mentioned in artic…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title IX bis: Hearing children in court.

Article 338-4

…ution of the dispute or if it appears to be contrary to the interests of the minor child. The minor and the parties are notified of the refusal by any means. In all cases, the reasons for the refusal…

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