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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L941-2

In article L. 122-1, the words: "the prefect of the department where the foreign national is to work" are replaced by the words: "the Council of Ministers of French Polynesia".

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: THE CONGRESS OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

Article L7324-2

The proposals mentioned in article L. 7324-1 shall be sent within fifteen clear days to the assembly of the territorial authority and to the Prime Minister.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Individual authorisation.

Article L7124-2

The employment of a minor over the age of thirteen, with a view to carrying out the activities defined in article L. 7124-1, is subject to their written approval.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Economic rights

Article L122-2

Performance consists in the communication of the work to the public by any process, and in particular: 1° By public recitation, lyrical performance, dramatic representation, public presentation, publi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Speech therapists.

Article L4341-2

Persons who have obtained the evidence of formal qualifications or authorisation required for the practice of the profession of speech and language therapist are required to register with the departme…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Organisation and operation

Article L5721-2

A mixed syndicate may be formed by agreement between interregional institutions of common utility, regions, interdepartmental agreements or institutions, départements, the Lyon metropolitan area, publ…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Book III: Companies.

Article L300-2

I.-The following are applicable in the territories of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: 1° The delegated acts provided for in Articles 17, 31, 35, 37, 50, 56, 75, 86, 92, 97, 99, 109a, 11…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 4: Recovery and control

Article L115-24

Partial payment or failure to pay taxes or contributions within the legal time limit will result in the application of :1° A surcharge of 5% on the amount of sums for which payment has been deferred o…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Rights management authorisation

Article L322-2

The information obligation provided for in Article L. 322-1 and the rights it mentions are brought to the attention of any right holder in an easily accessible reference document.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Principle of non-discrimination.

Article L1132-2

No employee may be penalised, dismissed or subjected to any of the discriminatory measures mentioned in Article L. 1132-1 because of the normal exercise of the right to strike.

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