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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION OF THE SECOND AND THIRD SUBPARAGRAMS OF ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION TO THE TERRITORIAL AUTHORITIES OF GUYANA AND MARTINIQUE

Article LO7311-8

Deliberations taken in application of the authorisation are adopted by an absolute majority of the members making up the assembly. They shall specify the legislative or regulatory provisions from whic…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-87

The costs incurred in representing bondholders during the company's safeguard or receivership proceedings shall be borne by the company and shall be considered as judicial administration costs.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 5: Accounting

Article L2543-8

Before the budget is discussed, the accounts for the last financial year are presented to the Town Council. The Town Council audits the accounts under the chairmanship of one of its members whom it ap…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Undeclared work.

Article L8271-8

Infringements of the prohibition on undeclared work are recorded in official reports, which are valid until proven otherwise. These reports are sent directly to the public prosecutor.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 10: Charges for access to Nordic sites developed for non-motorised snow sports activities

Article L2333-81

A fee for access to the collective facilities and services of a Nordic site dedicated to the practice of cross-country skiing and non-motorised snow sports other than downhill skiing and intended to e…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Information requirements

Article L314-8

The information and conditions provided for in this section shall be communicated in clear and easily understandable terms and form. They shall be communicated in French unless otherwise agreed by the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Choice of the most economically advantageous tender

Article L2152-8

The award criteria do not confer unlimited freedom of choice on the purchaser and guarantee the possibility of genuine competition. They are made public under the conditions laid down by decree in the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Accounting and reporting requirements applicable to investment services providers

Article L533-8

Investment services providers shall keep, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers, relevant information relating to all transaction…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Rules applicable to training hours

Article L6321-8

During the period of training completed outside working hours, the employee benefits from social security legislation relating to protection against accidents at work and occupational illnesses.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V : Powers of the State representative in the département

Article L2215-8

Public analysis laboratories run by local authorities are an essential part of public health safety policy; these laboratories are an integral part of the risk prevention and health crisis management…

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