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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Traders.

Article R128-5

When one of the measures mentioned in the third paragraph of article L. 128-1 is removed from the register of commerce and companies, the registrar responsible for keeping this register, where applica…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Provisions specific to the communes of Marseille and Lyon

Article R2513-5

…f the article L721-2 of the internal security code.It carries out the missions mentioned in article L. 1424-2, in accordance with the provisions of article L. 2513-3, under the following conditions:a)…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorised examinations and samples.

Article R232-56

…by the French Anti-Doping Agency or by the body mentioned in the first paragraph of II of article L. 232-5.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Financial arrangements and legal representation of agencies

Article R1432-54

With the exception of those provisions of this section and section 5 devoted to the regional intervention fund which derogate therefrom, the regional health agency shall be subject to the provisions o…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Summons to appear, immediate appearance and deferred appearance

Article 397-5

In all cases provided for in this paragraph and notwithstanding the provisions of articles 550 et seq, witnesses may be summoned without delay and by any means. When they are summoned orally by a judi…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Responsibilities

Article R112-5

The Board of Directors may delegate to the Chairman some of the powers provided for in 6°, 9°, 10° and 11° of…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classification committee reports and opinions

Article R211-5

The report of the classification committee to which the matter has been referred characterises the work or document and, in particular, indicates the sequences or images likely to give rise to particu…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonuses

Article R2172-5

Where the purchaser is not subject to Book IV or where it does not organise a design contest, economic operators who have submitted services that comply with the consultation documents are awarded a p…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L931-19

A article L. 145-56, the words: "and procedure" are deleted.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L931-18

The third paragraph of Article L. 145-47 is deleted.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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