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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable to the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle.

Article L731-2

The jurisdiction of the commercial chamber is that of the commercial courts.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Provisions relating to the preparation, assessment and implementation of preventive recovery plans

Article A311-2

…ich may not be less than every two years. This decision is taken taking into account the importance and risks presented by the person's activity with regard to the resolution objectives mentioned in I…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable to the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle.

Article D731-2

The president of the commercial chamber of the judicial court is appointed in accordance with the rules governing the allocation of judges to the court's chambers.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Supervision of the financial system, cooperation and exchanges of information on national territory

Article R631-2

…from among his staff, in the presence of representatives of the Presidents of the National Assembly and the Senate and of the Minister for the Economy, appointed by the latter.II. - Three ballot paper…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Ceremony of reception into French citizenship

Article 21-29

…n Paris, the police prefect notifies the mayor, in his capacity as civil registrar, of the identity and address of persons residing in the commune likely to benefit from the ceremony welcoming them in…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Ceremony of reception into French citizenship

Article 21-28

…ent referred to in articles 21-2, 21-11, 21-12, 21-13-1, 21-13-2, 21-14, 21-14-1, 21-15, 24-1, 24-2 and 32-4 of this code as well as to Article 2 of Act no. 64-1328 of 26 December 1964 authorising the…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide pre-contractual information

Article L111-2

…n article L. 111-1, any trader, prior to the conclusion of a contract for the provision of services and, where there is no written contract, prior to the performance of the service, shall make availab…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Military personnel serving in the French army

Article L4061-2

I. - Military healthcare professionals practising one of the healthcare professions mentioned in this part are exposed to the professional sanctions provided for in article L. 4137-1 of the French Def…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4221-2

Subject to the provisions of articles L. 4221-4 and L. 4221-5, the diplomas, certificates or other evidence of formal qualifications mentioned in 1° of article L. 4221-1 are the French State diploma o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4221-20

…in which the committee referred to in article L. 4221-12 must issue an opinion ; 2° The composition and operation of the commission referred to in articles L. 4221-14-1 and L. 4221-14-2 and the condit…

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