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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 9: Sociétés anonymes à participation ouvrière.

Article L225-260

The company's shares consist of: 1° shares or denominations of capital shares; 2° shares known as "working shares".

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Support for projects

Article 633-2

Project grants are awarded to companies meeting the conditions set out in articles 632-2 and 632-3.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L6355-2

Failure to declare an activity in accordance with the provisions of article L. 6351-2 is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R1243-2

The authorisation provided for in article L. 1243-2 may cover one or more of the activities mentioned in that article.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D2661-2

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this Title, the following provisions shall apply in French Polynesia to public contracts concluded by the State or its public establishments, subject to the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D2671-2

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this Title, the following provisions shall apply in New Caledonia to public contracts concluded by the State or its public establishments, subject to the pow…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Administrative control.

Article L1322-2

The labour inspector's decision is substantiated. The employer is notified and the members of the social and economic committee are informed.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 1: Solvency Capital Requirement

Article L352-2

Where the application of the standard formula proves inappropriate for calculating the Solvency Capital Requirement of an insurance or reinsurance undertaking whose risk profile deviates significantly…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter IV: Seizure of assets placed in a safe deposit box

Article R224-2

Any seizure prohibits access to the safe without the presence of the bailiff. The bailiff may affix seals to the safe.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Filing

Article L622-2

The following are eligible for the benefits of this chapter: a) Creators who are nationals of a State party to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation or who have in such a State eithe…

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