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Showing 54315440 of 19706 articles for Art. SI 1963/1319 — France–UK estate-duty convention

French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Mutual recognition procedure

Article R5121-51-2

…by the reference State, the Director General of the Agency has ninety days in which to reach a decision: 1° If the Director General of the Agency approves these documents, he shall inform the referen…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors.

Article D6431-3

The list of names of the members of the Agency's Board of Directors is drawn up by the Ministers for Overseas France and Health.

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-21

On being entered on the list drawn up by the Court of Appeal, the stockbroker takes an oath before that court to perform the duties of his office with honour and probity.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Technical sports advisors to sports federations

Article R131-21

The agent who acts as technical sports advisor receives remuneration from the State. They are compensated by the federation concerned for the expenses and hardships incurred in the performance of thei…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Joint and several liability of guarantors.

Article 405

Guarantors are obliged, in the same way as the principal debtors, to pay the duties and taxes, financial penalties and other sums owed by the debtors whom they have guaranteed.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Premises

Article L2315-20

The employer shall provide the members of the social and economic committee staff delegation with the necessary premises to enable them to carry out their duties and, in particular, to meet.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Healthcare assistants

Article L4391-1

Persons holding : 1° a state diploma in nursing assistance ; 2° A certificate of aptitude for the duties of a nursing auxiliary; 3° A professional diploma in nursing assistance.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Music Ombudsman

Article R214-9

The Ombudsman may call upon the services of the Minister responsible for culture. The latter will provide the necessary resources to enable the Ombudsman to carry out his duties.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Financial and tax provisions

Article L4434-1

The proceeds of the increase in excise duty on alcohol in overseas territories provided for in article L. 313-30 of the same code constitute revenue for the region's budget.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Organisation and operation

Article D1123-35

Members' duties are performed free of charge and entitle them to travel and subsistence allowances under the conditions laid down in the regulations applicable to civil servants.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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