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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Special provisions applicable to mobile work equipment

Article R4323-50

The traffic lanes used by mobile work equipment have sufficient clearance and a profile that allows them to be moved safely at the speed specified in the instruction manual. They must be kept free of…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 5: Special cases

Article 695-46

The investigating chamber before which the requested person has appeared shall hear any request from the competent authorities of the issuing Member State to consent to prosecution or to the enforceme…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Provisional documents issued while an application submitted via the teleservice referred to in article R. 431-2 is being examined

Article R431-15-2

The certificate of extension of the examination of an application for first issue of a residence permit provided for in Articles L. 421-22, L. 421-23, L. 421-26 to L. 421-29, L. 422-14, L. 423-1, L. 4…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Provisions relating to aid for the creation and distribution of short cinematographic and audiovisual works

Article 918-1

For work projects selected as part of a festival in 2019, 2020 and 2021, the two-year investment period referred to in 2° of article 411-11 is extended to three years.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Miscellaneous goods intermediaries

Article L551-3

…l determine whether the transaction meets the minimum guarantees required of a public offering. The AMF shall examine the information document referred to in the first paragraph and determine the guar…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 2: Etablissements publics de coopération intercommunale dotés d'une fiscalité propre.

Article L5211-29

I. - The tax potential of public establishments for inter-communal cooperation with their own tax status is determined by adding together the following amounts:1° The product determined by applying th…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Judicial administration measures.

Article 964-2

A court of appeal that overturns an interim order refusing an investigative measure may entrust the review of the investigative measure it orders to the judge responsible for reviewing investigative m…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-11

The institution's Deputy Chief Executive Officers are appointed for a period of four years by order of the Minister for Sport, on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Commission provided for in Article L. 311-5

Article D311-8

The minutes of the commission's meetings include: - a list of the members present; - a summary of the proceedings mentioning the positions expressed by the members, including the remuneration proposal…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D7124-43

The Customary Grand Council decides by a majority of the members present or represented. In the event of a tie, the President has the casting vote. The opinions of the Customary Grand Council mention…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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