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Showing 591600 of 66696 articles for Art. L 146-1 · Cass. com. 3 December 1991 · Cass. soc. 19 June 2013

French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Publication formalities.

Article R210-19

In all cases where, by virtue of this book, a decision is taken by order of the president of the court, either on application or in summary proceedings, a copy of this order shall be filed by the regi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Reciprocal participations.

Article R233-19

The notice sent to a company, pursuant to Article R. 233-17, is brought to the attention of shareholders by the report of the Board of Directors, the Management Board or the Executive Chairmen, as the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Qualifications required.

Article R321-19

Auctioneer's clerks with proof of at least seven years' professional practice, persons who have exercised equivalent responsibilities for the same length of time with one or more operators of voluntar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conciliation procedure.

Article R1142-19

The conciliation commission examines : 1° Disputes relating to the rights of patients and users of the healthcare system involving a healthcare professional or establishment within its jurisdiction; 2…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Electronic voting.

Article R723-19

On the day of the vote count, the chairman of the committee provided for in article L. 723-13 prints the list of voters from the "voter file" processing. The chairman and one of the members of the com…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Operating resources

Article R612-19

I. - The Secretary General implements the budget drawn up by the Supervisory Board of the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution.Within the general framework established by the full Supervis…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Steering Committee

Article R1418-19

…rises twenty-eight members:1° Three deputies and three senators appointed by their respective assemblies ;2° One member or former member of the Conseil d'Etat with a grade at least equal to that of co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Space heating

Article R4227-19

The pipes supplying combustible liquids or gases to the fixed heat production-emission appliances are made entirely of metal and assembled by welding. The use of lead pipes is prohibited.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Cooperative societies.

Article R4131-19

The death of a shareholder does not in itself result in the dissolution of the company. However, the heirs and assigns of a deceased member may only claim remuneration for the contribution made by the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Reporting obligations.

Article R5121-198

The regional pharmacovigilance centres inform the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé on the same day of the reports of adverse reactions likely to be due to a blood-de…

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