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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Persons authorised to canvass.

Article D341-14

Pursuant to the third paragraph of article 38 of law no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on data processing, data files and individual liberties, the right to object does not apply to the file provided for in…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Accounting and financial provisions

Article D1611-16

The provisions of this paragraph lay down the accounting and financial terms and conditions for mandates entrusted by local authorities and their public establishments pursuant to II, III or, with the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-21

In the absence of an agreement mentioned in article L. 3142-32, the start of the leave may be deferred by the employer under the conditions mentioned in the second paragraph of article L. 3142-29 in a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Amendment and termination.

Article D3313-7

In order to be applicable to the current financial year, the denunciation of the profit-sharing agreement or unilateral decision or the unilateral document provided for in article L. 3312-8 must be fi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Mobile emergency and resuscitation unit

Article D6124-14

During the inter-hospital transport mentioned in 2° of article R. 6123-15, the intervention team may, if the patient's condition allows, be made up of two people, including the doctor mentioned in art…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Consistency between the data of the medical device or in vitro diagnostic medical device and the result of the medical biology examination

Article D6211-11

For medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices other than those mentioned in article D. 6211-9, the inspection is carried out, where applicable, in accordance with the procedures set out…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article D361-2-1

In Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: 1° The provisions of articles D. 312-7 to D. 312-7-2 do not apply; 2° In Article D. 312-8-1, the reference to A…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Assistance for employees on part-time work

Article D5122-15

I.-For the application of 3° of II of article L. 5122-3, the methods for calculating the indemnity and the allowance are determined according to the following rules: 1° For employees whose working hou…

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

Article D211-42

The duties of a member of the Board of Directors are performed free of charge. However, they entitle the holder to reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with Decree no. 2006-7…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article D211-41

The term of office for members of the Board of Directors is three years. It may be renewed. If the seat of a member of the Board of Directors falls vacant more than six months before the expiry of his…

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