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Showing 251260 of 49737 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 26-2-1999 n° 97-18.409

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Formation of the jury

Article 261-1

The preparatory list must be drawn up in two originals, one of which is deposited at the town hall, and for Paris at the annexed town hall, and the other sent before 15 July to the secretariat-registr…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition of the jury

Article R2162-26

For the consortia mentioned in I of article L. 1414-3 of the General Local Authorities Code, the members of the consortium's tendering committee form part of the jury. For other consortia, the composi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-26

In order to implement an employee's right to the leave referred to in Article L. 3142-16, a branch agreement or convention or, failing that, a company agreement or convention shall determine:1° The ma…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 312-26

The aid is awarded in the form of a grant.The amount of aid is set at €50,000.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 411-26

The provisional decision is taken after receiving the opinion of the relevant pre-production support committee, after consultation with reading committees in accordance with the procedures set out in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Implementation of redeployment leave

Article R1233-26

The support unit must have the necessary resources to enable it to fulfil its role. One or more employees may provide support, with the agreement of the employer.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Procedural bodies and supervisors.

Article R621-26

For the application of Article L. 621-12, the matter shall be referred to the court by petition or, where applicable, in the forms and according to the procedure provided for in Article R. 631-4. It r…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information on tobacco product packaging

Article R3512-26

I. - In addition to the health warnings provided for in Article L. 3512-22 and the warnings relating to the impact on the environment of the abandonment of waste resulting from the consumption of toba…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Allocation to authorised establishments

Article R6241-26

The Caisse des dépôts et consignations defines the conditions of use of the electronic service mentioned in II of article L. 6241-2. Each year, it informs employers of the opening date of the electron…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: National medical biology commission

Article R6213-26

Employers are required to allow staff from public health establishments who are members of the Commission nationale de biologie médicale the time they need to attend and participate in meetings of thi…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
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