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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Packaging units for rolling tobacco

Article R3512-25

I.-When the unit packet of rolling tobacco is fitted with a reclosable tab, the tab must be: 1° Unmarked; 2° Either light-coloured or transparent and uncoloured. II - A cylindrical or parallelepiped-s…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: General provisions relating to elections to the disciplinary boards of New Caledonia and French Polynesia

Article D4443-28

I. - After indicating on the ballot paper the tandems he chooses, the voter sends his sealed vote in the special envelope provided. The envelope shall be marked "Election of the Pharmacists' Disciplin…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Income tax

Article 200 quaterdecies

I. - Taxpayers domiciled in France for tax purposes within the meaning of l'article 4 B who acquire a home used as their main residence, either directly or through a company not subject to corporation…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R233-2

In case of doubt, the Prefect may, without systematically doing so, verify that the conditions mentioned in articles L. 233-1, R. 233-7 and R. 233-8 are met.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION TO FRENCH TERRITORY

Article R221-2

The documents allowing third-country nationals mentioned in article L. 200-4 to be admitted to French territory are their valid passport and a visa or, if they are exempt from this, a document establi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Valuation of securities.

Article D3324-21

Employees who receive company shares may negotiate the subscription or allotment rights attached to these shares even during the period when they are not negotiable pursuant to Article L. 3324-10.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Decisions and appeals

Article R824-22

The decision shall be published on the High Council's website for a period of not less than five years. It may be made public under the conditions set out in article L. 824-13.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Smoking products made from plants other than tobacco

Article R3514-2

The information mentioned in article L. 3514-5 which does not fall within the scope of business secrecy is made accessible to the public, in accordance with the procedures defined by order of the Mini…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Participation of midwives in medically assisted procreation activities

Article D4151-21

Midwives are part of the multidisciplinary clinical-biological medical team mentioned in the first paragraph of article L. 2141-10. In this capacity, they take part in the individual interviews mentio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-25

The State-authorised body referred to in article L. 7122-23 sends the regional prefect the information required to verify compliance with the annual ceiling referred to in article R. 7122-13.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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