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Showing 12511260 of 3730 articles for Art. EU Directive 85/374/EEC

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to mutual assistance between France and the other Member States of the European Union

Article D47-1-29

If, in the course of the direct consultations undertaken, a consensus has been reached on the continuation of the criminal proceedings in only one Member State, the competent authority of that Member…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Additional requirements for mobile work equipment

Article R4324-42

Where the driver's direct field of vision is insufficient, self-propelled mobile work equipment is fitted with auxiliary devices to improve visibility. When this equipment is used at night or in dark…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L2651-4

…eption of Article L. 2111-3 apply. " ; 2° In Article L. 2313-2, the words: "or a public body of the European Union" are deleted; 3° In Article L. 2313-3, the words: "or the objectives of Directive 200…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L2681-4

…f Article L. 2111-3 , shall apply. " ; 2° In Article L. 2313-2, the words: "or a public body of the European Union" are deleted; 3° In Article L. 2313-3, the words: "or the objectives of Directive 200…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions relating to the entry into national territory of the elements or products of the human body mentioned in Article R. 1245-1 when they are not authorised in the Member State of origin

Article R1245-15

…ovided for in the second paragraph of I of Article L. 1245-5 for products from Member States of the European Union or parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area that do not have the author…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article L531-25

…safe countries of origin, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 37 and Annex I of Directive 2013/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on common procedu…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Status of statutory auditors.

Article L822-11-3

…them or closely related to the statutory auditor within the meaning of Article 3(26) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of 16 April 2014, may not hold a substantial and direct interest in the person or en…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Income tax and corporation tax

Article 244 quater M

…companies that meet the definition of a microenterprise given in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal mar…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-41-3

…to fail, within a period of twelve months, to comply with the obligations laid down in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 by a provision of this Title and Title III of this Book or of a regulation adopted f…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Consumer credit

Article R312-32

For the application of the provisions of Article L. 312-85, the lender or credit intermediary shall provide the borrower, in a clear and legible manner, with information concerning: 1° The identity an…

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