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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Irregular, unacceptable or inappropriate tenders

Article L2152-2

…is incomplete, or that fails to comply with the applicable legislation, particularly in the social and environmental fields.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Duration of the partnership contract

Article L2213-2

The duration of the partnership contract is determined according to the amortisation period of the investments or the financing arrangements chosen.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to transferable securities

Article L228-2

…vide that the issuing company or a third party designated by it is entitled to request, at any time and against payment to be made by it, that information concerning the owners of its shares and secur…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1 : Issue of plant variety certificates

Article L623-2

For the purposes of this chapter, a new variety created which: 1° Is clearly distinguishable from any other variety whose existence, at the date of filing of the application, is a matter of common kno…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Offences relating to the constitution

Article L242-2

It is punishable by five years' imprisonment and a fine of 9,000 euros for any person: 1°, 2° and 3° (deleted); 4° Fraudulently causing a contribution in kind to be valued higher than its true value.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Preparation of the draft plan.

Article L626-2

In the light of the economic, social and, where applicable, environmental assessment, the debtor, with the assistance of the administrator, shall propose a plan, without prejudice to the application o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Payment to finance mobility services

Article L2531-2

…n, natural or legal persons, public or private, with the exception of non-profit-making foundations and associations recognised as being of public utility whose activity is of a social nature and inte…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Powers of the Regional Council

Article L4433-2

The regional councils of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion may create public establishments known as agencies, responsible for the implementation of projects of interest to the region and the operation…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Recognition of disabled worker status.

Article L5213-2

Disabled worker status is recognised by the Commission des droits et de l'autonomie des personnes handicapées (Commission on the Rights and Independence of Disabled People) referred to in…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Fonds de développement pour l'insertion professionnelle des handicapés.

Article L5214-2

Every three years, a target agreement is signed between the State and the association responsible for managing the fund for the professional integration of disabled people.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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