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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The Town Council

Article R2121-6

In the event of the provisional suspension of the town council provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 2121-6, the prefect shall immediately report to the Minister of the Interior.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Commission départementale d'aménagement cinématographique (Departmental Cinematographic Development Commission)

Article R212-6-6

For each request for authorisation, a prefectoral order determines the composition of the departmental commission for cinema development. Local elected representatives are appointed in the capacity in…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Consumer credit

Article R341-6

A failure by the lender to comply with the formalities prescribed in article L. 312-32 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Status of attached practitioners

Article R6152-600

The provisions of this section shall remain applicable only to practitioners attached in post on the date of publication of Decree no. 2022-135 of 5 February 2022 relating to the new rules applicable…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Police

Article R2512-6

The mayor fixes by order the dimensions and model of the signs indicating the names of the roads, squares or crossroads opened to traffic, as well as the dimensions and location of the spaces that own…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES

Article R3241-6

When contracts or agreements signed by a department or a departmental public establishment are transferred, even partially, the concessionaire is subject to the same obligations as the transferor with…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Democratisation and transparency

Article R5211-13-6

The price of real estate acquisitions made out of court in accordance with the rules of civil law or after exercising the right of pre-emption on behalf of public establishments for inter-municipal co…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article R3551-6-6

Professional fire brigade officers up to the rank of captain are appointed by joint order of the prefect and the president of the general council. Officers of a higher rank are appointed by joint orde…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Patent rights

Article R613-61

The documentary opinion shall be drawn up in accordance with the following procedure: I.-When requested by the patent owner: 1. A draft is drawn up and notified to the patent proprietor. He shall be g…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Patent rights

Article R613-62

The documentary opinion is placed in the patent file. Mention shall be made of its issue in the Bulletin officiel de la propriété industrielle.

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