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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Establishment of filiation by possession of status

Article 317

…ise.The acte de notoriété is established on the basis of the statements of at least three witnesses and any other documents produced that attest to a sufficient collection of facts within the meaning…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for packaging

Article R1322-37-1

A natural mineral water and a spring water may be packaged on the same packaging line, provided that the operator is able to provide, at any time, proof of the nature of the packaged water with regard…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article 366-3

The first president, after obtaining the opinion of the public prosecutor at the court of appeal, verifies that the application is based on one of the cases of taking sides provided for by law.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions and differentiated exercise of powers

Article L1111-3-1

With due regard for the principle of equality, the rules relating to the allocation and exercise of powers applicable to a category of territorial authorities may be differentiated to take account of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Conciliation, orientation and preparation of the case.

Article L1454-1-3

…ented in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, the conciliation and referral office may rule on the case on the basis of the documents and arguments that the appear…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Management and administration

Article L22-10-3

…admitted to trading on a regulated market. Any appointment made in violation of the first paragraph and not having the effect of remedying the irregularity in the composition of the Board shall be nul…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation and operation.

Article L722-3-1

…ercial Court, applications made pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 creating a European order for payment procedure.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Manufacture, packaging and importation of tattoo products.

Article R513-10-3

…horities at the address given in 6° of article R. 513-10-5. This file includes : 1° The qualitative and quantitative formula of the product ; 2° The physico-chemical and microbiological specifications…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Working conditions and organisation of service obligations

Article R6153-1-3

Junior doctors report to the occupational health department of the entity where they complete their training period. Failing this, he will report to the occupational health department of the universit…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Compensation for damage resulting from the implementation of health measures mentioned in articles L. 3131-1, L. 3134-1 and L. 3135-1

Article R3131-3-1

…e carried out, where appropriate by a panel of experts, in order to assess the extent of the damage and determine whether it is attributable. The doctor or doctors responsible for carrying out the ass…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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