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Showing 18911900 of 65033 articles for Art. L 141-23 à L 141-32

French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Financial and accounting system

Article D112-23

The establishment's income comprises : 1° Subsidies from the State, local authorities and all other public and private bodies; 2° Proceeds from museum entrance fees, guided tours and workshops, and in…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Rates for services

Article R6145-23

The specific mobilisation and participation of all hospital resources, including the mobile emergency and rescue service, in the medical coverage of large gatherings, within the meaning of article R.…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 6: Rights of data subjects

Article R142-23

The residence permit or travel document is accompanied by a paper copy of the personal data recorded in the electronic component provided for in articles R. 414-5 and R. 431-1. With regard to the fing…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Special provisions for securitisation funds

Article R214-235

…in respect of units issued by the fund is subordinated to the payment of sums due of any kind to holders of debt securities issued by the fund or to persons with whom loans have been contracted or co…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption and implementation of the budget

Article D6262-23

The referral to the chambre territoriale des comptes provided for in Article LO 6262-13 must be reasoned, quantified and supported by all relevant evidence, and in particular by the budget voted and,…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption and implementation of the budget

Article D6362-23

The referral to the chambre territoriale des comptes provided for in article LO 6362-13 must be reasoned, quantified and supported by all relevant evidence, and in particular by the budget voted and,…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition of the jury

Article R2162-23

For competitive examinations organised by the State, the members of the selection board are appointed as follows:1° For central State administrations, departments with national competence and decentra…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R3115-23

This section does not apply to military aircraft and warships as well as to aircraft and ships specifically chartered by the military authority. The officers carrying out health inspections and issuin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Periodic inspections

Article R4323-23

Orders issued by the Minister for Labour or the Minister for Agriculture determine the work equipment or categories of work equipment for which the employer carries out periodic general inspections or…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the traineeship.

Article R321-23

…aineeship is administered by a jury presided over by a magistrate from the judiciary. This jury is also composed of a professor of art history in higher education in active service, a heritage curator…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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