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Showing 12111220 of 63709 articles for Art. L 581-30 and L 581-31

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Financial and accounting provisions

Article D5217-31

The payment mandate must be issued in the name of the original creditor.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Board operations

Article D4233-31

In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 4: Prevention of risks arising from the use of personal protective equipment for sports or leisure activities

Article R322-31

PPE-LS is classified into two categories, the obligations of which are defined below. 1° Category 1 PPE-LS is equipment of simple design, where the designer assumes that the user can judge for himself…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Practice as a company

Article R422-31

If the deed transferring the company shares is drawn up under private deed, as many originals as are necessary to provide each party with a copy and to comply with the provisions of article R. 422-28.…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific technical provisions the popular retirement savings plan

Article R144-31

The technical procedures for implementing this chapter shall be specified by order of the Minister for the Economy.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Sales of immovable property.

Article R642-31

The notary informs the registered creditors listed on the statement issued after publication of the order by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt that they are required to read the condit…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Rules of jurisdiction and procedure

Article D49-31

When the sentence enforcement judge is required to travel to a prison in order to carry out the duties devolved upon him or her by this Code or by the provisions of the Criminal Code, travel and subsi…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Qualification of economic operators

Article R2162-31

Contracting entities shall ensure that economic operators may at any time request to be qualified. The rules and criteria for qualification shall be communicated to them at their request. Updated rule…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Elements of private project management for infrastructure works

Article R2431-31

The provisions of articles R. 2431-16 to R. 2431-18 apply to infrastructure works.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: The National Institute of Industrial Property

Article R411-31

The cross-appeal shall be lodged in accordance with the provisions of article R. 411-25.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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