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Showing 661670 of 49594 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 4-3-1998 n° 96-16.671

French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Part-time work.

Article L212-4-4

An agreement or an extended collective branch agreement or a company or establishment agreement may reduce the period provided for in the first paragraph of article L. 212-4-3, within which the employ…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Other guarantees

Article R2191-44

In the event of the termination of a contract which has not provided for a retention of guarantee, where a period is granted to the contractor under the conditions laid down in article R. 2191-30 to r…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Other guarantees

Article R2191-43

The contract may provide for guarantees other than those provided for in sub-section 1 for the performance of a particular commitment.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Mergers

Article L2312-41

When a company is involved in a merger operation, as defined inarticle L. 430-1 of the French Commercial Code, the employer shall convene a meeting of the social and economic committee at the latest w…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Post-authorisation studies

Article R5141-49

Post-authorisation studies may be carried out, on behalf of this licence holder and under its responsibility, by another company or organisation. Any study must be the subject of a protocol validated…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Post-authorisation studies

Article R5141-48

Studies on veterinary medicinal products that already have a marketing authorisation" within the meaning of 6° of article L. 5141-16, hereinafter referred to as "post-authorisation studies", means stu…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Apportionment and collection of certain taxes

Article L2573-45

I. - Article L. 2331-11 is applicable to the communes of French Polynesia subject to the provisions of II and III.II. - For the application of the first paragraph, the words: "local laws and customs"…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Undeclared imports and exports.

Article 424

The following are deemed to have been imported without a declaration:1° goods declared for temporary export, in the event of non-representation or a difference in nature or kind between the said goods…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide pre-contractual information

Article R111-4-4

I.-For the application of article L. 111-4-1, the following motorised DIY and gardening tools are subject to the provisions of this article: 1° Ride-on lawnmowers, walk-behind lawnmowers or robotic la…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 4: User rights

Article L219-4

I.-The provisions of this chapter may not preclude the free use of protected subject matter within the limits of the rights provided for in this code and those granted by the rightholders. In particul…

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