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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The High Council of Statutory Auditors

Article R821-7

The High Council reports on the performance of its missions and its resources in an annual report drawn up pursuant to Article 21 of Law no. 2017-55 of 20 January 2017 on the general status of indepen…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Actions contesting parentage

Article 332

Maternity may be contested by reporting proof that the mother did not give birth to the child. Paternity may be contested by reporting proof that the husband or the author of the acknowledgement is no…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Reporting of gifts.

Article 856

The fruits of things subject to report are due from the day on which the succession is opened. Interest is only due from the day on which the amount of the report is determined.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Organisation

Article L2541-21

Every year, the mayor presents a report to the town council on the operation and results of the administration as a whole during the past year. At the town council's request, this report is published.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Financial provisions

Article L2563-7

The report on the budget guidelines mentioned in article L. 2312-1 presents a progress report on the measures set out in the convergence plan covering the municipality's territory.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Municipal finances

Article L2564-19

The report on the budget guidelines mentioned in article L. 2312-1 presents a progress report on the measures set out in the convergence plan covering the territory of the municipality.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS

Article L3443-3

The report on the budget guidelines mentioned in article L. 3312-1 presents a progress report on the measures set out in the convergence plan covering the territory of the department..

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation.

Article R1411-52

Ex-officio members of the College and specialised committees do not have the right to vote. They may take part, without voting rights, in the work of a specialised committee to which they do not belon…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Participation conditions specific to defence or security concession contracts

Article R3123-6

…cession notice whether the award procedure is open to economic operators from countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Homeopathic medicinal products

Article R5121-105

…Article L. 5121-13 may only be registered if the applicant is established in a Member State of the European Community or a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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