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Showing 701710 of 56861 articles for Art. Cass. com. 20-1-1966 n° 68

French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Commencement of employment, management, remuneration and benefits

Article R6153-20

When, during a six-month period, an intern interrupts his duties for more than two months under articles R. 6153-13 to R. 6153-18, R. 6153-26 or R. 6153-40 or is absent for more than two months under…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XX: National automated genetic fingerprint database and central biological sample preservation service

Article R53-20

Where it has not been taken in the course of the investigation, enquiry or trial proceedings, the sample shall be taken, on the instructions of the public prosecutor or the public prosecutor and in ac…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 5: Provisions applicable in the event of non-compliance with house arrest with electronic surveillance

Article D32-20

In accordance with the provisions of articles 141-2 and 142-8, if the person under investigation voluntarily evades the obligations of house arrest with electronic surveillance, the investigating judg…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Recovery of undue benefits and administrative penalties

Article R5426-20

The constraint provided for in Article L. 5426-8-2 is issued after the debtor has been given formal notice to repay the allowance, assistance or any other undue benefit referred to in Article L. 5426-…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L5121-20

The procedures for applying this chapter are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, and in particular :1° The scientific criteria justifying, where appropriate, exemption from bioavailability stu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Minimum working hours and overtime

Article L3123-20

A company or establishment agreement or, failing that, an extended branch agreement may set the limit on overtime at up to one third of the weekly or monthly working time provided for in the part-time…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Provisions relating to production cost control

Article 311-20

When the total amount of aid granted in application of this title for the production and preparation of an audiovisual work is equal to or greater than €50,000, its definitive award is subject to cert…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3121-20

The employee sends his request for compulsory time off to the employer at least one week in advance. The request shall specify the date and duration of the rest period. Within seven days of receiving…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Roads (R).

Article R5215-20

Under no circumstances shall the assistance of the community's technical services give rise to remuneration on the part of the municipalities concerned.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial organisation

Article R114-20

I.-The budget is drawn up taking particular account of the establishment's project, the objectives and performance contract signed with the State, as well as the agreements signed with the region to w…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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