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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Relations between sports associations and companies

Article R122-12

At the end of the period referred to in article R. 122-11, the Prefect will issue an order. Reasons are given for refusal of approval.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: The application

Article 1219-1

The requests sent by the public prosecutor to guardianship judges contain the information mentioned in articles 1216-1 to 1216-3.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 4: The appeal.

Article 1245-1

Unless the case is decided at the first hearing, the clerk shall notify those summoned who have not been verbally notified of the date of subsequent hearings.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Capital increases.

Article R225-121

Where the General Meeting has waived shareholders' pre-emptive rights, the provisions of Article R. 225-120 do not apply.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Territorial health project

Article R1441-12

Articles R. 1434-1, R. 1434-2 and R. 1434-10 do not apply to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R814-123

Profits shall be distributed in accordance with the Articles of Association. However, remuneration for capital contributions may not exceed two-thirds of profits.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and preparation

Article R4433-12

The approved regional development plan is made available to the public at the headquarters and on the website of the region, department or local authority.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 8: Transmission of information for the purpose of registering persons practising or likely to practise one of the medical professions

Article R4113-127

The information referred to in article R. 4113-126 is transmitted when the training title is obtained or the level of training is recognised.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Operation of pharmacies

Article R5090-12

The provisions of this book relating to sociétés d'exercice libéral de pharmaciens d'officine are applicable in the overseas territories and Mayotte.

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialised committees

Article R4641-12

The five specialised commissions, with the exception of the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities, comprise: 1° For the college of social partners: a) Five…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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