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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Retirement.

Article R4135-24

The ceiling on the contribution rates provided for in Article L. 4135-22 is set as follows:- regional contribution rate: 8%;- elected member contribution rate: 8%.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Technical and accounting rules.

Article R441-24

…the principles of this plan as part of the annual information statement provided for in article L. 441-3-1. The undertaking shall report annually to the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résoluti…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agency committee.

Article D6431-24

…dingly. The new seat or seats are allocated in accordance with the conditions set out in article D. 6431-23 and the new members of the committee are appointed in accordance with the provisions of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Employee with a fixed-term employment contract.

Article L1226-21

…of the fixed-term employment contract by the employer in breach of the provisions of article L. 1226-8 entitles the employee to compensation corresponding to the loss suffered. This compensation may…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Capital reduction

Article L242-24

…y out, on behalf of the company, transactions prohibited by the first paragraph of l'article L. 225-216.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General Meetings

Article R1423-24

The minutes of the general meeting are drawn up, under the responsibility of the chairman, by the registrar. The chairman sends them to the first president of the court of appeal and to the public pro…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 6 : Provisions common to certain methods of acquiring French nationality

Article 21-26

…n of the French army or under the obligations provided for in Book II of the National Service Code; 4° Residence outside France as a national service volunteer. The assimilation of residence that bene…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 6 : Provisions common to certain methods of acquiring French nationality

Article 21-27

…this article do not apply to a minor child who may acquire French nationality pursuant to articles 21-7, 21-11, 21-12 and 22-1, nor to a convicted offender who has benefited from an automatic pardon…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Obligations and financial responsibility of project owners and principals

Article D1263-21

The poster mentioned in article L. 1262-4-5 provides information on the French labour law regulations applicable to employees posted to France in terms of working hours, minimum wage, accommodation, p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation

Article R1271-24

Before 30 June each year, the authorised issuer, other than a credit institution, sends the Minister responsible for personal services, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, a report o…

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