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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Brokers, commission agents, carriers and commercial agents.

Article R134-5

When applying for registration, a natural person married under a legal or contractual community regime must provide proof, in accordance with the model defined by order of the Minister of Justice, tha…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Application to the armed forces health service

Article R6153-93

…ior doctors" when completing phase 3, known as the consolidation phase, mentioned in article R. 632-20 of the Education Code, and "interns" when completing the phases mentioned in article R. 6193-2. I…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 6: Information to be provided to the public

Article L385-7-2

Article L. 533-22-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code applies to supplementary occupational pension funds.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Financial assistance and exemptions.

Article L5134-32

The State may contribute to the financing of vocational training and validation of experience as provided for in article L. 5134-22.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Responsibilities

Article R2512-34

The Prefect of Police exercises the powers devolved to the Prefect by articles R. 2213-32 and R. 2213-22.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCES

Article R3543-5

Articles R. 3334-16 to R. 3334-22 and article R. 3443-3 are not applicable to Mayotte.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-19

The employers mentioned in article L. 7122-22 send the single, simplified declaration to the body authorised by the State.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3121-21

…ces and for the duration of such circumstances, the maximum working time defined in article L. 3121-20 may be exceeded by the administrative authority, under conditions determined by decree of the Con…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Distribution of profit-sharing.

Article L3314-8

The total amount of bonuses distributed to beneficiaries must not exceed 20% of the total gross salaries and, where applicable, of the annual remuneration or professional income of the beneficiaries m…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Artificial baths

Article D1332-44

…ial bathing facility to the public must have the bathing water profile mentioned in article D. 1332-20. This profile covers the filling water, when it is not intended for human consumption, and the wa…

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