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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L937-5

…Article L. 723-1 applicable in New Caledonia must hold positions in the company either as chairman and chief executive officer, chairman or member of the board of directors, chief executive officer,…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Statistical monitoring of validation of prior learning

Article R6423-5

The regional committee for employment, training and vocational guidance and France Compétences are responsible for statistical monitoring of the progress of candidates for validation of prior learning…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article D211-59

…1° The school's internal regulations ; 2° The general organisation of the school; 3° The objectives and programme of activities, as well as the achievement of these objectives, in particular by studyi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Issue and maintenance of plant variety certificates

Article R623-5

…erritory of any other State for more than six years in the case of vines, forest trees, fruit trees and ornamental trees, including in each case their rootstocks, or for more than four years in the ca…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Taxes specific to resorts

Article L2333-54

…total sum of the components of the gross gaming revenue mentioned in Article L. 2333-55-1, less 25% and, where applicable, the additional allowance mentioned in I of Article 34 of the Amending Finance…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Risk assessment

Article R4433-5

…he risk assessment, the employer shall take into account the following elements: 1° The level, type and duration of exposure, including any exposure to impulsive noise; 2° The exposure limit values an…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operation of hospital foundations

Article R6141-58

…eliberates on the Foundation's research support policy; 2° Approves the Foundation's work programme and the guidelines for its annual activities; 3° Vote on the statement of estimated income and expen…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition

Article R6156-54

When the ballot takes place by post, the ballot papers, envelopes and supporting documents are produced by the administration at its own expense. Only electoral material supplied by the administration…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: International provision of services

Article R8115-5

…ird paragraph of II of article L. 1262-4, articles L. 1262-4-1, L. 1262-4-4, L. 1262-4-5, L. 1263-6 and L. 1263-7 of the French Labour Code.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Special provisions relating to general insurance in the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle

Article L191-5

In the event of breach of an obligation incumbent on the insured after the occurrence of the loss, the insured shall only be liable for forfeiture in the event of gross negligence or wilful default on…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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