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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article R134-9

If no application for removal is made within the prescribed period, the judge appointed to supervise the trade and companies register in the jurisdiction shall issue an order, either of his own motion…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Specific provisions for piercing the auricle and the wing of the nose.

Article R1311-9

The hermetically sealed packaging of each unit consisting of the jewellery item and its support, whether placed on the market free of charge or in return for payment, shall bear the following informat…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Board of Directors of the Institut Gustave Roussy.

Article D6162-9

The provisions of articles D. 6162-2 to D. 6162-7 are applicable to the Board of Directors of the Institut Gustave Roussy. However, by way of derogation from 2° of article D. 6162-2, two of the five q…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Searches

Article 706-94

Where, during a flagrante delicto investigation or an investigation into one of the offences falling within the scope of Articles 706-73 and 706-73-1, the person whose home is to be searched is in pol…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Universal guarantee fund for rental risks

Article R426-9

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall carry out documentary and on-site inspections of the operations carried out by the Fonds de garantie universelle des risques locatifs. The Un…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Psychotropic substances and preparations

Article R5132-95

The provisions of article R. 5132-79, with the exception of those set out in 5° and 6° of the said article, apply to containers or packaging containing psychotropic substances or their preparations. T…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Addictovigilance

Article R5132-97

The following definitions apply1° Drug dependence: a set of behavioural, cognitive and physiological phenomena of varying intensity, in which the use of one or more psychoactive substances becomes a h…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Seizure by immobilisation of the vehicle

Article R223-9

If the vehicle has been immobilised in the absence of the debtor, the bailiff shall inform the debtor of this on the same day as the immobilisation, by simple letter addressed to or deposited at the d…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Invitation to selected candidates

Article R2144-9

In the case of a restricted invitation to tender, a procedure with negotiation or a competitive dialogue, the invitation shall include at least the following information: 1° The reference of the publi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV: Recourse for compensation available to certain victims of damage resulting from an offence

Article 706-9

The commission shall take into account, in the amount of the sums awarded to the victim as compensation for his loss:benefits paid by the bodies, establishments and services managing a compulsory soci…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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