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Showing 12511260 of 38785 articles for Art. 815-3 · C. civ. Art. 1873-8

French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Rendering of accounts and termination of guardianship.

Article 810-11

Administration, management and sales fees give rise to the privilege of 1° of articles 2331 et 2377.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Rendering of accounts and termination of guardianship.

Article 810-10

The net proceeds from the realisation of the remaining assets are consigned. The heirs, if any are presented within the period for claiming the estate, shall be entitled to exercise their right to suc…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Foreign nationals enrolled in a mobility programme

Article R422-8

For the application of article L. 422-4, the host establishment in France of a foreign national authorised to reside in another Member State of the European Union must first notify the Minister respon…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Procedure for visiting the foreign national's home

Article R733-8

The application is sent by any means to the court registry.The registrar registers it and stamps it and any attachments with the date and time of receipt.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Verification of professional qualifications and continuing training

Article R513-8

The association shall ensure that the relevant staff of its members comply with the conditions of professional competence set out in I of article L. 511-2 and in article L. 512-5, depending on the nat…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Election and remuneration of the employee representative.

Article R142-8

Staff members who are temporarily or permanently deprived of their civil and, where applicable, political rights, as well as those who, on polling day, are suspended from their duties for any reason w…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 3: Transport of the body before committal (R).

Article R2213-8

The transport of a deceased person to his or her home or the residence of a member of his or her family before committal is subject to: 1° A written request from the person who is entitled to provide…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions for certain categories of employees

Article R3232-8

In the event of a reduction in activity, the homeworker employed during the same month by several employers must submit to the Labour Inspectorate inspector all supporting documents enabling him/her t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions for certain premises or locations

Article R4226-8

For the application of articles R. 4226-5 and R. 4226-6 in premises or locations where explosive atmospheres may occur, the employer shall implement the provisions of section 6 of chapter VII of this…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions adapting Book II.

Article L942-8

Article

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