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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Declarations to be made by natural persons

Article R123-49

Within fifteen days of the new registration or conversion, it is notified, by the clerk of the court within whose jurisdiction the new establishment or the new address of the company fixed at the resi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Revitalisation by companies subject to the obligation to offer redeployment leave

Article D1233-40

The agreement referred to in articles L. 1233-85 and L. 1237-19-10 shall include in particular: 1° The geographical limits of the employment area(s) affected by the mass redundancy or the collective r…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: National master plan for blood transfusion organisation and regional blood transfusion organisation plans

Article R1222-48

The President of the Etablissement Français du Sang draws up, in compliance with the national master plan mentioned in article L. 1222-15, the regional blood transfusion organisation plans, which spec…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Regional chambers of commerce and industry

Article D711-43

The sectoral plans shall be revised under the same conditions as those provided for in Article R. 711-42 : 1° At the initiative of the president of the regional chamber of commerce and industry; 2° At…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Persons called upon to carry out seizures, rights and obligations of persons seizing and customs detention

Article 323-4

Customs detention is carried out under the supervision of the public prosecutor, who ensures that the detainee's legal rights are safeguarded. The Public Prosecutor may visit the premises to verify th…

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: Rights of foreign nationals in waiting zones

Article R343-4

With a view to registering a legal entity on the list of ad hoc administrators provided for in Article R. 343-2, proof must be provided:1° That the managers of the legal entity meet the conditions pro…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Authorisation to occupy the public domain

Article L2213-10

Where the partnership contract involves the occupation of the public domain, it constitutes an authorisation to occupy this domain for its duration. Unless otherwise stipulated in the contract, the co…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article L621-17-1-1

Any failure by the external valuation experts referred to in article L. 214-24-15 to comply with the laws, regulations and professional obligations applicable to them is subject to sanctions imposed b…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Jurisdiction of the courts and proceedings before them

Article 29-4

The public prosecutor is required to act if requested to do so by a public authority or by a third party who has raised the nationality objection before a court which has stayed the proceedings pursua…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to the statutes of professional leagues

Article R132-4

The professional league is administered by a governing body comprising : 1° Representatives of the sports associations and companies, elected by the general meeting; 2° One or more representatives of…

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