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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to the State, its public establishments and unauthorised purchasers

Article R2223-3

Where the procedure for awarding a partnership contract has been launched on behalf of an unauthorised purchaser, the contract may only be signed with the express agreement of the ministers responsibl…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to requests for information issued by the French services

Article R49-35

The request for transmission drawn up, pursuant to Article 695-9-33, by the departments or units mentioned in Article 695-9-31, shall contain the information listed in the model in Annex B to Framewor…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to requests for information issued by the French services

Article R49-36

Where, on the one hand, the request for information relates to an offence falling within one of the categories listed in Article 695-23 and punishable in France by a custodial sentence of at least thr…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of death prior to sampling and conditions for taking samples

Article R1232-3

The death certificate referred to in article L. 1232-1 is drawn up on a document, the model for which is set by order of the Minister for Health. When the death certificate is drawn up for a person in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Measures in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4412-37

The employer shall ensure that information on emergency measures relating to hazardous chemical agents is available, in particular to the internal or external emergency services responsible for dealin…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Verification of professional qualifications and continuing training

Article R519-39

The association ensures that the relevant staff of its members comply with the conditions of professional competence set out in article L. 519-3-3 , depending on the nature of the activity carried out…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable to overseas departments and regions.

Article R732-3

The judges of the mixed commercial courts are elected under the conditions set out in articles R. 723-1 to R. 723-31.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R355-3

Pursuant to the sixth paragraph of Article L. 355-1, and without prejudice to the provisions of Article R. 352-29, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may limit the regular communicat…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Compulsory registration of natural persons.

Article R123-33

The application for registration is made by the notary in the case provided for in article R. 123-89.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Compulsory registration of natural persons.

Article R123-34

There is no need for registration separate from that of the company in respect of the general partners.

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