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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Chapter VI: The Martinique Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council

Article R7226-3

The provisions of article R. 7226-6 and article R. 7226-8 are applicable to persons from outside the Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council appointed to sit on a section pursu…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Guarantee of representation of funds, professional civil liability and remuneration

Article A814-3

…tatives elected as members of the board of directors of the guarantee fund instituted in Article L. 814-3, established pursuant to Article R. 814-18and approved by the Garde des Sceaux, Minister for J…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conduct of inspection operations

Article R6362-7

…disputes relating to the establishment and collection of the payments mentioned in articles L. 6362-8 to L. 6362-12.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 335

…ner bound to the accused by a civil solidarity pact or cohabitee, within the meaning of Article 515-8 of the Civil Code, where this status has been alleged by the witness, the accused or a party and i…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services within the territory of States party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Article L511-24

…for their application: 1° In section 1, article L. 511-4 ; 2° Within Section 2, I of Article L. 511-8-1 and Article L. 511-8-2; 3° Subsection 2 of Section 3, with the exception of Articles L. 511-27 a…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Calculation methods for fiction, animation and audiovisual adaptations of live performances

Article 311-46

…ditions laid down in 1° or 2° of Article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Hospitality certificates

Article R313-6

…eption certificates signed by the host, if any;7° The characteristics of the place of accommodation;8° The host's undertaking to cover the foreign national's accommodation costs.The certificate also s…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 10: Judicial environmental officers

Article R15-33-29-29

The proposals for staff reports and the staff reports provided for in article R. 15-33-29-28 shall be drawn up on a form conforming to the model laid down by the Minister of Justice. They shall includ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Out-of-court settlement procedure.

Article R1142-16

…ate on which the commission is to meet in order to give the opinion provided for in Article L. 1142-8. The expert report shall be sent to them before the committee meets. At any time, the parties shal…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Administration of establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry.

Article R712-11

…nced guardianship and without prejudice to the provisions of articles R. 712-6, R. 712-7 and R. 712-8, the following decisions are enforceable only when approved by the supervisory authority: 1° Delib…

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