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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions relating to the allocation of investment allowances

Article 911-2

Until the date of cessation of the state of health emergency declared by article 1 of decree no. 2020-1257 of 14 October 2020 declaring a state of health emergency and extended until 16 February 2021…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: ASYLUM AT THE BORDER

Article R351-2

Any person working in the waiting area may inform the person in charge of the waiting area or his/her representative of any situation of vulnerability of an asylum seeker that he/she has observed, or…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prevention of risks of exposure to ionising radiation.

Article L4451-2

As an exception toarticle 226-13 of the French Penal Code, the occupational health physician may communicate to the person appointed by the employer to advise him/her on the radiation protection of wo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Missions and components of the public employment service.

Article L5311-2

The public employment service is provided by : 1° State departments responsible for employment and professional equality ; 2° The public institution mentioned in article L. 5312-1 ; 3° The establishme…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Legal status of in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Article L5221-2

I.-Without prejudice to the provisions of II, the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé has the status of competent authority for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 20…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: THE LOCAL FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EVALUATION OF STANDARDS

Article R1211-2

The representatives of the presidents of the regional councils are elected by the college of presidents of these assemblies in a single-round majority list ballot, with complete lists submitted, witho…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Title V: Criminal provisions

Article D351-2

The Treasury's action for the detection of the offences referred to in Articles L. 351-2 and L. 351-3 is time-barred on expiry of the period provided for in the second paragraph of Article L. 188 of t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Tasks and components of the public employment service

Article R5311-2

The Monitoring Committee provided for in Article L. 5312-3 comprises : 1° Three representatives of the State appointed by the Minister for Employment ; 2° The Managing Director and two representatives…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Updates

Article L224-25-26

With regard to updates which are not necessary to maintain the conformity of the digital content or digital service, the professional shall comply with the following conditions: 1° The contract author…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-47

The employer shall inform the caisse de congés payés of the family allowance fund to which it belongs. It provides proof, in the form of documents issued by the paid leave fund, on a quarterly basis a…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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