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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: CONDITIONS OF RECEPTION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article R550-1

In accordance with article R. 240-1, the provisions of this Title apply to non-EU foreign nationals whose situation is governed by Book II.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions applicable to companies established in France

Article R123-15

An order of the Prime Minister shall specify the procedures for ensuring continuity of service in the event of serious difficulties in the operation of the IT service referred to in Article R. 123-2..

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the traineeship.

Article R321-20

Those who meet the conditions set out in 1°, 2° and 3° of article R. 321-18 are eligible to sit the examination for admission to the training course mentioned in 4° of that article..

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Election of representatives of local authorities and public establishments of inter-municipal cooperation with their own tax status

Article R1213-9

The election of the representatives of the départements shall take place by means of ballot papers sent by registered post or handed in against receipts to the secretariat of the census commission pro…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter V: Breaches of legislation on financial relations with foreign countries

Article R165-2

Anyone who contravenes the obligation to declare set out in article R. 151-11 is liable to a fine equal to the maximum amount applicable to 4th class offences.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Transfer of the business.

Article R642-14

The court-appointed administrator, or failing that the liquidator, shall also indicate on the slip provided for in Article R. 521-6 whether the property may be moved and the duration of the inalienabi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Additional rules applicable to bank and payment services brokers and their agents

Article R519-27

The additional rules provided for in this sub-section apply to the intermediaries referred to in 1° of I of article R. 519-4 and to their agents referred to in 4° of the same I.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions specific to the procedure for release from psychiatric care without consent

Article R3211-27

The director of the establishment, either on his own initiative or at the request of the judge, shall provide the documents referred to in article R. 3211-12 by any means within five days of registrat…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Provisions applicable to refugees, stateless persons and beneficiaries of territorial asylum or subsidiary protection and to French nationals who have returned to French territory at the request of the French authorities

Article R4111-42

At the end of their skills consolidation programme, candidates apply to the commission for authorisation to practise mentioned in I of article L. 4111-2 under the conditions set out in article R. 4111…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Appeals

Article R4723-4

Failure to notify the employer of the decision of the Regional Director of Companies, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment within the time limit stipulated in Article R. 4723-3 shall be dee…

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