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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title VI: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article R765-3

For the application of this book to French Polynesia: 1° The references to the Prefect are replaced by the reference to the High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia; 2° The references to…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Safeguards.

Article R625-3

The mandataire judiciaire shall inform each employee by any means of the nature and amount of the admitted or rejected claims and shall indicate the date on which the statement of claims is filed at t…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Local conciliation commission.

Article R6142-19

The conciliation commission, set up by article L. 6142-11 to settle any difficulties that may arise in connection with the conclusion, renewal or application of the agreements referred to in article L…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisational rules.

Article L4142-1

The Conseil national de l'ordre national des chirurgiens-dentistes comprises twenty-four members, namely :1° One pair representing dental surgeons practising in the Grand Est region ;2° One member rep…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Industrial preparation and wholesale.

Article L5142-7

Any veterinary medicinal product which does not have the marketing authorisation referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of 11 December 2018, the registration referred to in Article 86 of t…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Criminal provisions

Article L734-7

I.-The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, subject to the provisions set out in II, in the wording indicat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: The Managing Director

Article R6123-13

The Chief Executive Officer : 1° Prepares, signs jointly with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and executes the three-year objectives and performance agreement provided for in Article L. 6123-11…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Formation, amendment and duration of the contract

Article L224-25-5

Any contract entered into by a consumer for the supply of digital content or digital services shall include at least the following information: 1° The identity and contact details of the professional;…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
VIIc: Tax on precious metals, jewellery, works of art, collectors' items and antiques

Article 150 VK

I. - The tax is borne by the seller or exporter. It is payable, under their responsibility, by the intermediary established for tax purposes in France participating in the transaction or, in the absen…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Qualified employees

Article L421-12

A foreign national holding a multi-annual residence permit bearing the words "passeport talent-carte bleue européenne" provided for in article L. 421-11 and who provides proof of uninterrupted residen…

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