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Showing 56915700 of 19706 articles for Art. SI 1963/1319 — France–UK estate-duty convention

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article R49-20-1

The procedures for appointing, performing their duties and swearing in the specialist assistants provided for in Article 628-9 are those laid down by the articles R. 50 bis to R. 50 sexies.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIII: Prosecution, investigation and judgment of economic and financial offences

Article R50 bis

The specialised assistants provided for in Article 706 are appointed for a renewable term of three years. The duties of a specialist assistant are exclusive of any other remunerated professional activ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Preparation of the case

Article R1454-3

The conciliation and referral office may, by a decision that is not subject to appeal, appoint one or two reporting advisors to prepare the case for hearing. The decision sets a time limit for the per…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Insignia (R).

Article D2122-6

The wearing of the official mayors' badge in the national colours, the use of which is optional, is reserved for mayors in the exercise of their duties and does not dispense with the wearing of the sc…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Miscellaneous provisions

Article R515-24

A Government Commissioner, appointed by the Minister for the Economy, carries out the duties defined by Article L. 615-1 and Articles D. 615-1 to D. 615-8 of this Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Operation of the agency committee

Article R1432-101

The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure. These set out the procedures for its operation and its relations with the staff of the Regional Health Agency in the performance of its duties.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Sponsorship

Article R6523-6

The role of the mentor is to assist and inform the apprentice or young person benefiting from the professionalisation contract. This role complements the duties of the apprenticeship master or tutor a…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Agricultural risk compensation scheme

Article L442-2

Agricultural risk management in overseas France is governed by Title VII of Book III of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 412-7

To qualify for direct allowances, delegated production companies and distribution companies must be established in France and set up as a commercial company.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Taxable properties

Article 1380

…on built-up properties located in France with the exception of those expressly exempted by the provisions of this code.

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