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Showing 4150 of 39275 articles for Art. Décret 2013-392 du 10-5-2013

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 5: Diplomas provided for in Article L. 2223-25-1

Article D2223-55-10

The list referred to in article D. 2223-55-9 :- mayors, deputy mayors or delegated municipal councillors, in office or honorary, appointed by the departmental association of mayors;- representatives o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Subscription and purchase of shares by employees

Article L22-10-58

…unless the company meets at least one of the following conditions in respect of the financial year during which the options are granted: 1° The company shall, in accordance with the conditions set ou…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Appeal against the decision of the commission départementale d'aménagement cinématographique (Departmental Cinematographic Development Commission)

Article L212-10-5

The mayor of the municipality in which the cinemas are located, who is a member of the departmental cinematographic planning commission whose decision is the subject of the appeal, is heard by the nat…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules specific to the election of employee representatives

Article R1411-58-10

…e Boards of Directors mentioned in this section are organised in accordance with the following procedures, subject to the provisions of articles R. 1411-58-11 and R. 1411-58-12: 1° In the event of a n…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter X: Digital asset service providers

Article L54-10-5

…é des marchés financiers: 1° They shall enter into an agreement with their customers defining their duties and responsibilities; 2° They shall draw up a custody policy; 3° They shall ensure that the n…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Capital increases

Article L22-10-55

…second paragraph of article L. 22-10-54 may give rise to an injunction in accordance with the procedures defined in articles L. 238-1 and L. 238-6. Decisions taken in violation of Article L. 22-10-53…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Capital increases

Article L22-10-52

…n II of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code must be set in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat issued after consultation with the Autorité des marc…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution

Article R22-10-5

…y stated; > The date and place of incorporation 6° The date and place of filing of the draft memorandum and articles of association; 7° Where applicable, the portion of the capital to be subscribed in…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter X: Information for employees in the event of the sale of their company

Article L23-10-5

The sale takes place within a maximum period of two years after the expiry of the period provided for in article L. 23-10-1. After this period, any sale is subject to articles L. 23-10-1 to L. 23-10-3…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Labelling of tattoo products.

Article R513-10-5

…ther legislative or regulatory provisions, the container and packaging of each unit of tattooing product placed on the market free of charge or against payment must include the following information,…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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