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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Electronic voting.

Article D4233-12

…electronic Internet voting is organised in compliance with the fundamental principles governing electoral operations, access to the vote for all voters, the secrecy of the ballot, the free and anonymo…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Exemptions from social security contributions

Article R5141-12

…he Social Security Code. If these conditions are not met, they notify the applicant of the decision to reject the application and inform the social security bodies concerned. If the bodies referred to…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Operating credit

Article L313-12-1

…de companies applying for a loan or receiving a loan with their rating and an explanation of the factors that led to the rating decisions concerning them, when they so request. Such explanations or in…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Changes in share capital and employee share ownership.

Article L225-129-1

When the Extraordinary General Meeting decides on a capital increase, it may delegate to the Board of Directors or the Management Board the power to determine the terms and conditions of the issue of…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Cemeteries

Article L2223-12-1

The mayor may set maximum dimensions for monuments erected on the graves.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative organisation

Article R232-12-1

…the Enforcement Committee shall draw up its own rules of procedure, which shall specify how it is to operate. II - When the Enforcement Committee sets up a Section, it appoints its chairman and dete…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R322-120-1

…the dismissal of a general manager or the collective dismissal of the members of the board of directors of an entity in the network as referred to in III and IV of Article L. 322-27-2, the central bo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: JURISDICTION OF DECONCENTRAL ADMINISTRATIONS

Article R*122-1

The departmental prefect and, in Paris, the police prefect, have jurisdiction over the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum under the conditions defined in articles 11-1 an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Professional acts.

Article R4311-12-1

Students preparing for the State-qualified nurse anaesthetist diploma may take part in the activities mentioned in article R. 4311-12 in the presence of a State-qualified nurse anaesthetist.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-123-1

…risation holder ensures that data from professional practices is collected and analysed with a view to improving practices and managing risks. The medical team mentioned in 1° of article D. 6124-122 f…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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