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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Deeds relating to ownership and transfer of ownership

Article A444-88

The origin of ownership by separate deed (number 51 in table 5) gives rise to the collection of a fee of €3.78 per reported transfer.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Assistance for employees in partial activity

Article R5522-86

A specific rate of partial activity allowance may be set in Mayotte under the conditions set out inarticle R. 5122-12 of the Labour Code.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Assistance for employees in partial activity

Article D5522-87

For the application in Mayotte of the provisions of article D. 5122-13, the hourly rate of the partial activity allowance may not be less than 7.09 euros. If the employee receives remuneration determi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exhibitions subject to authorisation

Article R4451-89

I.-In exceptional circumstances, when collective and individual protection measures are unable to guarantee that workers' exposure remains below the exposure limit values provided for in Article R. 44…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Scope and tasks

Article R1112-80

I.-The Commission ensures that users' rights are respected and facilitates their procedures. To this end, all complaints and claims addressed to the health care institution by users or their relatives…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Sub-section 2: Departmental tax on companies operating ski-lift equipment.

Article D422-8

The rules relating to the departmental tax on companies operating ski-lift equipment are set out in Articles R. 3333-2 and R. 3333-3 of the General Local Authorities Code, which are reproduced below:…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exposure limit values

Article R4451-8

The exposure of young people aged at least sixteen and under eighteen to ionising radiation does not exceed: 1° For the whole body, 6 millisieverts over 12 consecutive months, assessed on the basis of…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Right to support

Article R5131-8

The allowance provided for in article L. 5131-5 may be granted by the representative of the local mission or Pôle emploi, in the name and on behalf of the State, depending on the situation and needs o…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Duties towards patients

Article R4312-81

Any fraud, misuse of quotations or inaccurate information about procedures performed is prohibited.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Nordic cross-country skiing and related activities.

Article A212-192-8

The jury for the aptitude test is the jury provided for inarticle 16 of the modified order of 26 April 2013 relating to the specific training for the state diploma of national Nordic cross-country ski…

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