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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Changes in the situation of economic operators with regard to the grounds for exclusion

Article L2341-6

…ntract, an economic operator is placed in one of the cases of exclusion mentioned in sections 1 and 2, it shall inform the purchaser of this change in situation without delay. In this event, the purch…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-5

In the cases provided for in the articles 628-2 to 628-4, the committal or arrest warrant retains its enforceability; prosecution or investigative acts and formalities carried out before the decision…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Discharge from hospital.

Article R1112-65

Subject to the special case of premature babies, medical necessity or cases of force majeure established by the doctor in charge of the department, newborn babies leave the establishment at the same t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Aeration and sanitation

Article R4212-6

…and per room)Isolated lavatory (**)30Insulated bathroom or shower room (**)45Shared with a lavatory60Grouped baths, showers and toilets30 + 15 N (*)Grouped washbasins10 + 5 N (*) N (*): number of uni…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Employee inventions

Article R611-6

…by the employer of the employee's declaration containing the information provided for in Article R. 611-2 or, in the event of a recognised and justified request for additional information, the date on…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The insurance certificate.

Article A211-6

As regards the supporting document provided for in Article R. 211-15, the following must be indicated under the vehicle's characteristics: 1° In all cases, the type and make of the vehicle ; 2° In the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Aid for veterinary students

Article D1511-63

…y. The repayment terms and conditions are specified in the contract provided for in article D. 1511-62; > In part if the duration of the contract is not exceeded. 2° In part if the period of practice…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Obtaining a new residence permit with a change of reason

Article R433-6

Subject to articles L. 421-2 and annexed to this code.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Appointment, challenge and dismissal of statutory auditors.

Article R823-6

If a member of the company is relieved of his duties as statutory auditor pursuant to article L. 823-7, the registrar of the court that handed down the decision shall inform the High Council within ei…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Respective scope of application of registration duty and land registration tax

Article 662

…duties:1° When they do not give rise to the merged formality, the deeds referred to in 1 of article 635 ;2° The acts referred to in 1°, 5°, 7° and 7° bis of 2 of article 635 and in article 636 and gen…

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