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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the probationary period, probationary period and examination to qualify as a judicial representative

Article A812-21

Par application des dispositions du titre III du decree of 12 June 1956 laying down the general system of remuneration for civil servants or non-civil servants performing, as an ancillary occupation,…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants

Article R7227-23

Training leave is granted as of right in order to take part in a training course or attend a training session that meets the criteria set out in article R. 7227-15. It may, however, be refused if the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants

Article R7227-24

Any refusal by the hierarchical authority must be justified and notified to the person concerned.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants

Article R7227-22

Any councillor to the assembly or any executive councillor, governed by Titles I to IV of the general statute of the civil service must, when they wish to benefit from the training leave provided for…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants

Article R7227-25

The provisions of articles R. 7227-22 to R. 7227-24 are applicable to contract employees of the State, local authorities and their public establishments.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors.

Article D6431-2

Members of the Council who are not ex officio members are appointed under the following conditions: 1° Representatives of the territorial assembly and traditional chiefs are appointed under conditions…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Formation, amendment and duration of the contract

Article L224-25-5

Any contract entered into by a consumer for the supply of digital content or digital services shall include at least the following information: 1° The identity and contact details of the professional;…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6a: Equity savings plan for financing small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies

Article L221-32-2

1. Amounts paid into the equity savings plan for the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies are used for one or more of the following purposes:a) Shares, excluding those…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions specific to securitisation undertakings

Article D214-232-1

Notwithstanding the provisions of article D. 214-232, the following securitisation undertakings are excluded from the scope of II of article L. 214-167 : 1° Economic loan funds referred to in I ofarti…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Kindergartens

Article R2324-47-2

I.-For the implementation of the provisions relating to the "Health and Inclusive Care" adviser provided for in Article R. 2324-39, the manager of a kindergarten must comply with the following minimum…

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