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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The status of the sole trader

Article D526-32

The debts for social security contributions referred to in the fifth paragraph of article L. 526-22 may not be the subject of the transfer provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 526-27.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General principles.

Article D1871-2

I. - Article R. 1611-33 is applicable in French Polynesia, subject to the adaptations provided for in II.II. - 1° For the application of I, the words: "the territorial authorities, their groupings and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article D5123-4

The committee responsible for proposing the list of approved products for public authorities, in accordance with the provisions of articles L. 5123-2 and L. 5123-3, is the Transparency Committee, the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Borrowings

Article D6145-70

…ts at least two of the following three characteristics is subject to the prior authorisation of the Director General of the Regional Health Agency: - the financial independence ratio, which results fr…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Benefits granted by companies

Article D1453-1

The following shall be made public: 1° Remuneration of EUR 10 or more; 2° Benefits of the same amount inclusive of all taxes.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of protection zones.

Article D3335-2

The size of the zones around the establishments mentioned in 3° of article L. 3335-1 to be protected under the provisions of article L. 3335-2 may vary according to the nature of the establishments to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of protection zones.

Article D3335-1

For the application of article L. 3335-2, the Prefect shall establish protection zones under the conditions laid down in this section. These zones may be different from those he determines pursuant to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of protection zones.

Article D3335-3

In order to take into account the specific situations of certain municipalities, resulting in particular from the number of establishments mentioned in 3° of article L. 3335-1 to be protected by virtu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Trades student card

Article D6222-43

The card enables apprentices to promote their specific status to third parties, particularly with a view to obtaining reduced fares where applicable. It is valid throughout France.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Trades student card

Article D6222-42

The centre providing the apprentice's training will issue the apprentice with a trade student card within thirty days of registration by the apprentice training centre. If the apprenticeship contract…

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