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Showing 14611470 of 34398 articles for Art. 7 mai 1974

French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Partial access to the activities of voluntary sale of movable property by public auction by nationals of Member States of the European Union and States party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Article R321-70

…e aptitude test are laid down by order of the Minister of Justice, after consulting the Conseil des maisons de vente. The Conseil des maisons de vente organises the aptitude test within a maximum peri…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Funeral homes (R).

Article R2223-74

The creation or extension of a burial chamber is authorised by the prefect.The application file for the creation or extension of a burial chamber must include: - an explanatory note; - a site plan; -…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to elections to the various disciplinary boards and chambers

Article R4125-7

Each candidate completes a declaration of candidacy in which he indicates his full name, date of birth, address, qualifications, method of practice, professional qualifications and, where applicable,…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Terms and conditions of self-employed practice.

Article R4322-72

I. - The chiropodist is authorised to include in directories for public use, whatever the medium: 1° His surname, first names, business address, how to contact him, days and times of consultation ; 2°…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Discipline.

Article R6152-75

The case is referred to the Disciplinary Board by the Director General of the Centre National de Gestion.The practitioner concerned must be notified at least two months in advance, by registered lette…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Hospital duties for odontology students.

Article R6153-71

The hospital odontology students mentioned in article R. 6153-63 are subject to the disciplinary system applicable to students. In the event of a disciplinary offence committed by one of these student…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Ethics

Article 132-7

Failure to comply with an ethical obligation defined in this chapter may be grounds for the Chairman of the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée to declare that the member is permanently una…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R213-7

The costs of direct payment of maintenance are the responsibility of the debtor and no advance may be requested from the creditor for the implementation of the procedure. If the debtor cannot be found…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Termination of the posthumous mandate.

Article 812-7

Each year and at the end of the mandate, the mandatary shall render an account of his management to the interested heirs or their representatives and inform them of all acts performed. Failing this, j…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV: Recourse for compensation available to certain victims of damage resulting from an offence

Article 706-8

When the court ruling on civil interests has awarded damages in an amount greater than the compensation awarded by the commission, the victim may request additional compensation. He or she must submit…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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