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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Status and missions of Pôle emploi

Article R5312-1-1

As part of the tasks set out in Article L. 5312-1, Pôle emploi assists in the guidance and placement of disabled workers.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for registration in national directories

Article R6113-14-1

The ministries and certifying bodies ensure that the information communicated to the public relating to the professional qualifications, certifications or authorisations registered in the national reg…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Procedure for setting up unified bodies

Article R6132-13-1

If the Director General of the Regional Health Agency does not respond within one month to a request to set up a Unified Group Medical Commission or a Unified Group Nursing, Rehabilitation and Medico-…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Disclosure of accounts.

Article R232-21-1

For the application of the provisions of the last paragraph of I of Article L. 232-23, a copy of the management report shall be delivered to any person, at his own expense, at the company's registered…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 9: The fixed fine procedure applicable to certain offences

Article D45-15

I.-The person making the request for exoneration or the claim is exempt from the deposit if they send a copy of the receipt for the complaint lodged for the offence of identity theft provided for by a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Destination of ashes

Article L2223-18-1-1

I.- Regardless of their origin, metals resulting from cremation are not treated in the same way as the ashes of the deceased. These metals are recovered by the crematorium operator for transfer, wheth…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Pharmacy professions

Article D4422-1

Articles D. 4221-21 to D. 4221-26and D. 4232-1 apply to the Wallis and Futuna Islands subject to the following adaptations: 1° Article D. 4221-21: a) In the first paragraph, the words: "the council of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Exercise of parental authority over the person of the child

Article 1180-1

The joint declaration provided for in articles 370-1-8 and 372 of the Civil Code shall be delivered or sent in triplicate by registered post to the registrar of the judicial court for the place where…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L322-26-1-1

Each member is entitled to one vote, without the Articles of Association being able to derogate from this rule.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Civil actions

Article L615-5-1-1

The court may order, of its own motion or at the request of any person with standing to bring an infringement action, all legally permissible investigative measures even if a seizure for infringement…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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