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Showing 16111620 of 43690 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 16-3-2023 n° 21-25.002

French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Reserving contracts for social economy enterprises

Article L2113-16

A company awarded a contract in this way may not be awarded the same contract for the following three years.The duration of a contract reserved for social economy companies may not exceed three years.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Delegation hours.

Article L2143-16

Each trade union section has, for the benefit of its trade union delegate(s) and the employees of the company called upon to negotiate the company agreement or arrangement, with a view to preparing th…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Infant formulae

Article L122-16

The detailed rules for the application of this subsection are laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Candidacy requirements

Article R1441-16

The specific delegation of authority referred to in 3° of article L. 1441-12 and 2° of article L. 1441-13, enabling professional and managerial staff to be registered in the employers' section, may ta…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Simplified procedure for fixed fines for misdemeanours

Article A36-16

The person digitally transmits, in the formats indicated on the site " www. antai. fr fr ": 1° In the case provided for in 1° of Article A. 36-15, a copy of the receipt for the complaint lodged for th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4a: Use of the term "reconditioned

Article L122-21-1

The conditions under which a trader may use the terms "reconditioned" or "reconditioned product" shall be laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-16

On a proposal from the Minister of Justice or the first president of the court of appeal in whose jurisdiction the accused labour tribunal member sits, the chairman of the National Disciplinary Commis…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Payment terms

Article L441-16

An administrative fine of up to €75,000 for a natural person and up to €2 million for a legal entity shall be imposed for:a) Failing to comply with the payment deadlines provided for in I of Article L…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibitions, declarations and notifications

Article R3512-16

I. - (Repealed). II. - The procedures for applying this sub-section are specified by order of the Minister for Health.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Procedure

Article R4234-16

Where the complaint or submissions are inadmissible on grounds that can be remedied in the course of the proceedings, the court may reject them by noting the inadmissibility of its own motion until it…

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