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Showing 19611970 of 60433 articles for Art. Loi 86-18 du 6-1-1986

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 60-1-2

…entioned in III of the same article L. 34-1 are only possible, if required by the needs of the procedure, in the following cases: 1° The proceedings relate to a felony or misdemeanour punishable by at…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VII: Special rules for supplementary occupational pension contracts

Article R332-63-1

…nd, where appropriate, encourage the mitigation of the effects of such references, with a view to reducing the exclusive and mechanical reliance on such credit ratings.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-6-1

The professional practice standard relating to the assessment of misstatements identified during the audit, approved by the Minister of Justice, is shown below:. NEP-450. ASSESSMENT OF ANOMALIES IDENT…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: The profession of genetic counsellor

Article L1132-6-1

The provisions of article L. 4002-1 and articles L. 4002-3 to L. 4002-7 are applicable to genetic counsellors.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L421-6-1

A contribution to finance the mission provided for in IV of article L. 421-1 is introduced, payable by policyholders and allocated to the guarantee fund. This contribution is based on all net premiums…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 11: Provisions relating to the resolution of transnational groups

Article L613-60-1

…n EU parent undertaking established in France meets the conditions for triggering a resolution procedure mentioned in II of Article L. 613-49 or, where applicable, in I and II of Article L. 613-49-1,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Temporary suspension of the right to practise for professional incompetence

Article R4221-15-6

The provisions of articles R. 4221-15-1 to R. 4221-15-3 apply to the temporary suspension of the right to practise for professional incompetence.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 12: On-street vehicle parking charges

Article R2333-120-6

…issues the payment notice increased by the maximum paid parking time provided for by the tariff schedule in force in the zone in question; 2° In the case of proof of immediate payment of the fee affix…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Vigilance relating to health products

Article R1413-61-1

Vigilance relating to health products includes haemovigilance, pharmacovigilance, addictovigilance, materialovigilance and reactovigilance, as provided for in articles L. 1221-13, L. 5121-22, L. 5133-…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions applicable to Mayotte.

Article R927-1-6

…ere applicable," are replaced by the words: "the president of the Mayotte chamber of commerce and industry".

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