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Showing 951960 of 30357 articles for Art. Cons. const. – 13 May 2011 – no. 2011-126 QPC

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to the official statement of offence, the notice of offence and the payment card for forfeited offences

Article A37-13

…37-8 is reproduced on the front and back. The payment card provided for in the previous paragraph may be replaced by a payment notice appearing on a separate sheet which is enclosed with the consign…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Terms of self-employed practice

Article R4321-134

…cts the professional independence of each of them.In accordance with the provisions of article L. 4113-9, agreements, contracts and amendments are communicated to the Conseil Départemental de l'Ordre,…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Property tax on built-up properties

Article 1388 quinquies

…article 1466 F is subject to an abatement when they are located in Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Mayotte or La Réunion.The deliberation concerns the entire share accruing to each commune or public…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-13

No person may be entered on the list of sworn goods brokers of a court of appeal unless he fulfils the following conditions: 1° Be French or a national of a Member State of the European Union or of an…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Appearance on preliminary recognition of guilt

Article 495-13

…even if the civil party did not appear at the hearing, pursuant to article 420-1. The civil party may appeal against the order in accordance with the provisions of articles 498 and 500. If the victi…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APPEALS TO THE NATIONAL COURT ON ASYLUM RIGHTS

Article L532-13

…onditions laid down in this article being met, the president of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile may provide for the court hearing room to be linked, live, by a means of audiovisual communication t…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Obligations of the market undertaking

Article L421-13

…proving securities settlement in the European Union and on central securities depositories, the AMF may prohibit the use of a clearing house or a financial instrument settlement and delivery system of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Common provisions applicable to authorisation and registration schemes

Article R1333-130

…are sent under a separate, specially identified cover.II - In the cases provided for in Article R. 1333-121, the Nuclear Safety Authority or the Minister responsible for nuclear safety, before issuin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibitions, declarations and notifications

Article R3512-13

…ject of an amending notification. III-The public establishment mentioned in I of Article L. 3512-17 may request additional information or tests from manufacturers and importers concerning new tobacco…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Local commissions for liberal professions.

Article R6154-13

…ofessional Activity Commission with the information and opinions it needs to perform its duties and may refer to it any questions relating to the professional activity of the practitioners mentioned i…

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