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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IX: Leasing of shares.

Article R239-1

In application of article L. 239-2, the contract for the lease of shares or corporate units shall include the following information, failing which it shall be null and void: 1° The nature, number and…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
A: Authorisation for gendarmerie judicial police officers

Article R14-1

The request shall specify the nature of the duties entrusted to the judicial police officer and the department or unit in which he or she will be called upon to perform them on a regular basis.It shal…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Import and export for scientific purposes.

Article R1235-10

Authorisations may be modified, suspended or withdrawn in whole or in part by the Minister responsible for research in the event of non-compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Suspension or wi…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Working conditions

Article R4141-15

In the event of the creation or modification of a workstation or technique exposing the worker to new risks and involving one of the tasks listed below, the worker shall, where appropriate, after anal…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Responsibilities.

Article R2513-11

The health and medical rescue service of the Marseille marine fire brigade participates, within its area of competence, in the performance of the missions provided for in article L. 1424-2. To this en…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4452-13

Reducing the risks of exposure to artificial optical radiation is based in particular on : 1° The use of alternative work processes which do not expose workers to artificial optical radiation or which…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Common provisions

Article R4341-17

The commission of speech and language therapists in the region designated by order of the Minister for Health comprises :1° The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion or his/her repres…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Import and export

Article R5121-121

The application for a parallel import authorisation is accompanied by a dossier comprising : 1° A sample of the proprietary medicinal product which has obtained marketing authorisation in France and a…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of authorisation

Article R131-5-1

The federation shall submit the application for renewal of the approval to the Minister responsible for sport at least four months before the expiry date of the approval. The Minister ensures that the…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of delegations

Article R131-26-1

Once the delegation contract referred to in article L. 131-14 has been signed, the decision by the Minister for Sport granting the delegation to a federation is made after consultation with the French…

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