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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article R223-20-2

…ns be included on the agenda of a meeting, pursuant to the fifth paragraph of Article L. 223-27, he may ask the company, by simple or registered letter or by electronic mail, to notify him, using one…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Obligations incumbent on the person entered in the file

Article R53-8-20

…she is placed, detained or held pursuant to a judicial or administrative decision, proof of address may consist of a certificate issued by the person in charge of the establishment. This certificate i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 6: Conditions for informing relatives

Article R1131-20-4

…fidentiality, and in particular the identity of the person diagnosed with the genetic anomaly which may be responsible for a serious condition justifying preventive measures and care.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 6: Provisions applicable in the event of a paperless challenge to fixed fines as provided for in Article 529-10

Article A37-20-1

…last three paragraphs of Article L. 121-2 of the Highway Code who have received a fixed fine notice may submit the request or complaint provided for by Article 529-10 electronically in accordance with…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-20

COMPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE COMMON GENERAL TRAINING COURSE FOR TEACHING, SUPERVISION AND TRAINING IN MOUNTAIN SPORTS The application includes the following documents: - an application…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Specialised professional funds.

Article R214-203-7

By way of derogation from articles R. 214-203-5 and R. 214-203-6, specialised professional funds which engage in lending up to 10% of their net assets are subject only to the following conditions:a) L…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Formation and operation of regional joint cross-industry committees

Article D6323-20-2

…mployment or have been in active employment during the five years preceding their appointment. They may be represented by an alternate appointed in the same way as the full member. II - The incompatib…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Supervision on a consolidated basis by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and college of supervisors

Article L613-20-2

…n of all the competent authorities within the meaning of Article 4(1)(40) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 or Article 4(1)(7) of Regulation…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XX: National automated genetic fingerprint database and central biological sample preservation service

Article R53-20-2

…ot comply with the requirements set by the order referred to in the first paragraph, the department may refuse to preserve them and shall inform the approved laboratories, the supervisory authority an…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Income tax

Article 200 quater C

1. Taxpayers domiciled in France within the meaning of Article 4 B may benefit from an income tax credit in respect of expenditure actually incurred, between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025, for t…

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