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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Flat-rate grant.

Article R2334-3

The amount of the reduction or increase mentioned in the first paragraph of III of article L. 2334-7 is equal for each commune to the product of the difference between its population recorded in respe…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 9: Specific conditions applicable to the self-preservation of gametes in application of article L. 2141-12

Article R2141-39

The collection, retrieval and storage of gametes, as provided for in article L. 2141-12, are preceded by at least one interview with the multidisciplinary clinical-biological medical team, the composi…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-3

The protectors and protective devices provided for in articles R. 4324-1 and R. 4324-2 have the following characteristics: 1° They are of robust construction, adapted to the conditions of use; 2° They…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Administration of establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry

Article A712-3

For the application of the scale set out in Article A. 712-2 :1° CCI France comes under category 5;2° The local chambers of commerce and industry and the departmental chambers of commerce and industry…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Professional acts.

Article R4351-3

Depending on the sector of activity in which they work and the needs encountered, medical electroradiology technicians propose, organise or take part in various actions, particularly in the fields of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 14: Age limit and extension of service

Article R6152-328

Subject to the age limit extension rights applicable to them under the provisions of article 46 of law no. 87-588 of 30 July 1987 on various social measures, the age limit for practitioners governed b…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L310-3-1

Undertakings covered by the Solvency II regime are :1° The undertakings referred to in Article L. 310-1 which are authorised to carry on their business, and those referred to in the first paragraph of…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classified tourist resorts.

Article R133-37

In order to be classified as a tourist resort, the tourist municipalities referred to in article L. 133-11 must implement, if necessary on only a fraction of their territory, actions likely to ensure…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions specific to agricultural products and foodstuffs

Article L443-3

With the exception of products intended to be sold on a farm on a physical wholesale market by the producer or producer organisation, fresh fruit and vegetables intended for sale or resale to a profes…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Shareholdings in companies.

Article L4253-3

A region may, alone or with other local authorities, participate in the capital of a credit institution or finance company in the form of a public limited company governed by the provisions of Book II…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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