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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Calculation for broadcasting on television services

Article 211-30

…ovisual register;2° The date of the first commercial showing of the cinematographic work in cinemas;3° The date of issue of the production licence;4° The date of broadcast of the cinematographic work…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Powers exercised on behalf of the State.

Article L2122-30

The mayor, or whoever replaces him, is required to legalise any signature affixed in his presence by one of his constituents known to him, or accompanied by two known witnesses. Handwritten signatures…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Creation of the digital health space

Article R1111-30

…main open, unless they object. If the holder does not wish to keep their digital health space, they may request that it be closed under the conditions set out in article R. 1111-36. Minors whose digit…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Health conditions inherent in residential premises

Article R1331-30

I.-The shower room has a washbasin and a bath or shower. The lavatory may form a single room with the shower room. The materials used for the floors, walls and ceilings of the shower room and lavatory…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Special provisions for sale by auction.

Article R642-30

The order ordering the sale by amicable auction shall include, in addition to the information mentioned in Article R. 642-22, the statements required in 5° of

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Additional requirements for mobile work equipment

Article R4324-30

Mobile work equipment with ride-on workers is selected, taking into account the work to be carried out and the actual conditions of use, in such a way as to prevent the risk of the equipment overturni…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Exchanges of information, documents and reports

Article D4625-30

The occupational physician of the main prevention and occupational health service and the occupational physician of the local prevention and occupational health service exchange the information necess…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Calculation and payment of the allowance

Article R5123-30

While the employee's employment contract is suspended, the company will pay the employee an early retirement allowance, the minimum amount of which is determined by the professional agreement.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Reciprocal shareholdings

Article L233-30

…ncludes among its shareholders a société par actions holding a fraction of its capital greater than 10%, it may not hold any shares issued by the latter. If it comes to hold any, it must dispose of th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Applications from trade unions and associations

Article R7343-30

The time limits set by articles R. 7343-27 to R. 7343-29 are calculated and extended in accordance with the provisions of articles 640 to 642 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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