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Showing 16711680 of 42508 articles for Art. Cass. com. 9 October 2012 · Cass. 3e civ. 11 May 2005 · Cass. 3e civ. 19 December 2012

French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 1: Remuneration of the administrator

Article A663-11

The fee provided for in Article R. 663-11 in respect of the approval of a disposal plan in the course of receivership or compulsory liquidation proceedings (number 9 of Table 4-1) is set in proportion…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation to set up within this perimeter

Article A761-11

…equipment, including refrigeration, and the areas required for administrative and social premises; 9° Any technical constraints specific to its project. When the application for authorisation relates…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter XI: Collection of human faeces for therapeutic use

Article L513-11-3

In the event of non-compliance with the provisions of articles L. 513-11-1 and L. 513-11-2 by an establishment or body mentioned in article L. 513-11-1 or in the event of a risk to public health, the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Contrat jeune en entreprise.

Article D5522-11

If the employment contract is terminated at the employer's initiative before the end of the period referred to in article D. 5522-7, the amount of the aid is repaid in full by the employer to the Stat…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Terms and conditions governing the participation of army hospitals in the public hospital service

Article R6147-114

When the needs of the armed forces so require, the Minister of Defence takes back full control of all or part of the activities and equipment mentioned in article L. 6147-7. In this case, except in ex…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Prohibition on returning to French territory

Article L612-9

Unless they have not complied with a previous decision requiring them to leave French territory or if their behaviour constitutes a threat to public order, articles L. 612-6, L. 612-7 and L. 612-8 do…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Tax payable by the employer of a foreign worker or of an employee temporarily seconded by a company not established in France

Article L436-11

The tax is declared, liquidated and paid by the taxpayer on dates determined by order of the minister responsible for the budget. The frequency of declarations and payments is at most monthly and at l…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Economic, social, environmental and trade union training leave

Article L2145-11

…be given for any refusal of leave by the employer.In the event of a dispute, the employer's refusal may be challenged directly before the labour tribunal under conditions laid down by decree of the Co…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Mandate

Article R722-11

…held office in a commercial court for at least three years. The order appointing the vice-chairman may be amended during the course of the judicial year, in the event that the judge initially appoint…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operating conditions

Article A322-117

The organisation of activities takes into account the level of the horses, the level of the riders and any weather conditions.

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