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Showing 50715080 of 10664 articles for Art. CJEU – Pronuptia – Case 161/84 – 28 Jan. 1986

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L6161-5-1

…s. The fees of these healthcare professionals are paid by the private health establishment. In this case, special remuneration conditions other than fee-for-service may be envisaged.Medical auxiliarie…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Examination of complaints and claims.

Article R1112-91

…tion, or of having their complaint or claim recorded in writing for the same purpose. In the latter case, a copy of the document will be issued to the patient without delay.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Radiation.

Article R123-129

…one year following the entry in the register of the total cessation of its activity, except in the case of legal entities that may be the subject of dissolution.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and operation

Article R321-36-1

…luntary sales of furniture by public auction are eligible to vote and to stand for election. In all cases, these persons must be up to date with their administrative obligations towards the Conseil de…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable by court order.

Article R237-12

In the case provided for in article L. 237-19, the liquidator is appointed by order of the president of the commercial court, ruling on a petition. Any interested party may lodge an objection to the o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council

Article LO6222-13

…a copy to the representative of the State at least forty-eight hours before the meeting, except in cases of urgency. At the request of the representative of the State, any matter falling within the c…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council

Article LO6322-13

…a copy to the representative of the State at least forty-eight hours before the meeting, except in cases of urgency. At the request of the representative of the State, any matter falling within the c…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council

Article LO6432-13

…a copy to the representative of the State at least forty-eight hours before the meeting, except in cases of urgency. At the request of the representative of the State, any matter falling within the c…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 6: Committees and representation on outside bodies

Article L7122-25

The Assembly of French Guyana appoints its members or delegates to sit on external bodies in the cases and under the conditions laid down by the provisions governing these bodies, taking into account…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Powers of the President of the Assembly of Martinique

Article L7223-5

…ly of Martinique appoints councillors to the Assembly of Martinique to sit on outside bodies in the cases and under the conditions laid down by the provisions governing these bodies, taking account of…

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