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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Nominations.

Article R713-8

I.-Any elector who meets the conditions set out in Article L. 713-4 may stand as a candidate in his sub-category or, failing that, in his professional category. No person may be a candidate in more th…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Conclusion of the contract.

Article L172-8

Cumulative insurance policies for a total sum greater than the value of the insured item are void if taken out with intent to defraud.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II

Article L323-8

…cial authority, intended to preserve or restore the financial situation of an insurance undertaking and which affect the pre-existing rights of parties other than the insurance undertaking itself.When…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Economic interest groupings under French law.

Article L251-8

…ganisation of the group, subject to the provisions of this chapter. It shall be drawn up in writing and published in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. II. - The…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Registered persons

Article A123-84

…ned in Article R. 123-220 likely to be registered immediately in the national register of companies and establishments are those covered by at least one of the provisions set out below: 1° Legal entit…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Fees levied in connection with operations carried out by the agency

Article D5321-8

…sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products) calculates the amount of the fee due for each certificate, which gives rise to…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Joint regional committees

Article R6156-80

…ulted by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency on : 1° Medical demography, forecasting and forward-looking management of jobs and skills in the medical professions; 2° Monitoring of medic…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
General provisions

Article 803-3

In case of necessity and notwithstanding the provisions of Article 803-2, the person may appear the following day and may be held for this purpose in specially equipped court premises, provided that t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Notified bodies

Article R4313-84

For work equipment or means of protection intended specifically for agricultural or forestry use, the powers of the Minister for Labour are exercised by the Minister for Agriculture.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Notified bodies

Article R4313-89

Complaints may be lodged against the decisions of authorised bodies under the conditions set out in article R. 4313-35.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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