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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Guarantee fund for policyholders against the failure of life and health insurance companies.

Article R423-8

As soon as it has been notified in accordance with I of article L. 423-2, the defaulting company shall inform each policyholder, subscriber or beneficiary of benefits of the proceedings in progress. T…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Management of radiological emergencies

Article R1333-82

I.-The justification for decisions to take action to prevent or reduce risks and protect people is examined when the plans referred to in Article L. 1333-13 and Chapter I of Title IV of Book VII of th…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Transfer of the business.

Article R642-8

Where, pursuant to the fourth paragraph of Article L. 642-7 there is disagreement between the parties as to the value of the asset that is the subject of the leasing contract, the court shall set this…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3121-8

Authorisation to exceed the maximum weekly working time provided for in articles L. 3121-21 and L. 3121-25 may only be granted for a period expressly set by the competent authority. On expiry of this…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation.

Article R2121-8

In the case provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 2121-14, the deliberations relating to the mayor's administrative account are forwarded by the session chairman to the prefect or sub-pre…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R4113-8

Decisions by the Departmental Council regarding registration on the roll of private practice firms may be appealed under the conditions laid down in article L. 4112-4.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Transfers of sums, securities or assets.

Article D152-8

I.-For the purposes of II of article L. 152-1-2, the documents accepted to prove the origin of cash in an amount equal to or greater than 50,000 euros are as follows: 1° A bank document certifying tha…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article D3142-8

The application for leave to be a close carer must be accompanied by the following documents:1° A sworn statement of the applicant's family relationship with the person being cared for or of the assis…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Application for registration

Article D7342-8

I.-When the electronic matchmaking platform requests approval of the charter, it refers the matter to the Director General of Labour. The application is made electronically on the website ( https ://…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: The National Company of Industrial Property Attorneys

Article R422-8

The natural persons registered on the list of industrial property attorneys constitute the Compagnie nationale des conseils en propriété industrielle, provided for in Article L. 422-9.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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