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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance of the plan

Article R144-5

…f association contain at least the following clauses: The purpose of the association, as a popular retirement savings group, is to subscribe one or more popular retirement savings plans on behalf of m…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and the Wallis and Futuna Islands

Article R337

For the application of article R. 185, the sum of : "0.91 euros" is replaced by : "1.68 euros (200 F CFP)" and the sum of : "1.37 euros" is replaced by : "2.52 euros (300 F CFP)".

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2661-4

For the application of the regulatory provisions of Book III in French Polynesia : 1° In article R. 2311-5 : a) 2° is deleted ; b) In 6°, the words: "other technical standards drawn up by European sta…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2651-4

…pplication of the regulatory provisions of Book III to the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° In article R. 2311-5 : a) 2° is deleted ; b) In 6°, the words: "other technical standards drawn up by European…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation.

Article R237-15

The president of the commercial court, ruling on a petition, is competent to take the decisions provided for in the second paragraph of Article L. 237-21, in article L. 237-23, in the third paragraph…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and the Wallis and Futuna Islands

Article R354

For the application of Article R. 227-1, the words: "the president of the judicial court, within whose jurisdiction the bailiff has his residence" are replaced by the words: "the president of the cour…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Provision of essential data

Article R2196-1

On its buyer profile, the purchaser offers free, direct and complete access to the essential data for contracts meeting a need whose value is equal to or greater than €40,000 excluding tax.This essent…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Embryo research

Article R2151-11

…ogical markers of infection;7° The location(s) of the research and storage;8° The fate of the embryos.The person responsible for the research or conservation is responsible for keeping this register.…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Expertise procedure

Article R1142-63-12

The Office shall bear the cost of expert assessments, subject to reimbursement by the person(s) liable or their insurers, pursuant to Articles L. 1142-24-6 or L. 1142-24-7.

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

Article R336-2

The Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board sets the investment policy guidelines at least once a year. In particular, it decides on the procedures for selecting financial intermediaries, on asset…

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