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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1 : Examination for admission to the probationary period, probationary period and examination to qualify as a judicial representative

Article R812-15

In application of the last paragraph of Article L. 812-3, persons who have successfully completed a course of study of at least three years' duration or of an equivalent duration on a part-time basis…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Elements of private project management for infrastructure works

Article R2431-25

…ide the client with information on the condition of the building and the feasibility of the project:1° To draw up an inventory of fixtures and fittings;2° To carry out a technical analysis of the stre…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-subparagraph 1: Declarations for registration purposes

Article R123-258

…Area shall also be entered in the National Register of Companies, upon declaration by the company: 1° The country, place and, if available, the registration number; > 2° If the person so wishes, the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Leave of absence and maternity leave.

Article L1225-19

Where, prior to childbirth, the employee herself or the household is already responsible for at least two children or where the employee has already given birth to at least two viable children, matern…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions relating to the implementation by organisers of profit-making sporting events of automated processing of personal data for the purposes of Article L. 332-1

Article R332-19

Creations, modifications and consultations are recorded, including the identification of the consultant as well as the date, time and purpose of the consultation. Information relating to consultations…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article R4422-19

The President of the Corsican Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council is responsible for policing the meetings.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Groupement de coopération sanitaire (healthcare cooperation group) set up as a healthcare establishment

Article R6133-19

…or authorisation for healthcare activities, the conditions for establishment set out in article L. 6123-1 and the technical operating conditions set out in article L. 6124-1 are assessed for each auth…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article L612-15-1

I. - The Director in charge of the departments mentioned in Article L. 612-8-1 is appointed by order of the Minister for the Economy, on the recommendation of the Chairman of the College of Resolution…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: National tattoo product vigilance system.

Article R513-10-10

…etent administrative authorities designated in accordance with the procedures set out inarticle L. 221-1-3 of the Consumer Code. It transmits to the regional health agency with territorial jurisdictio…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 4: Contracts involving major technical contingencies

Article R2372-21

The supplies or services mentioned in article R. 2372-19 are ordered, where applicable, after negotiation with the contractor.

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