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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition and scope

Article L315-3

The life mortgage loan and the transfer advance loan cannot be used to finance the needs of a professional activity.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Rights of the owner of the land to which the easement is owed

Article 697

The person to whom an easement is owed has the right to make all the works necessary to use and conserve it.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Delegation hours.

Article L2143-18

Time used to attend meetings held at the employer's initiative cannot be deducted from delegation time.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 322-8

Grants are only awarded for projects written entirely or mainly in French or in a regional language used in France.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Investigative measures

Article R532-19

The Cour nationale du droit d'asile may prescribe any investigative measure it deems useful.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Procedure for visiting the foreign national's home

Article R733-7

On pain of inadmissibility, the request must be reasoned, dated, signed and accompanied by any useful supporting documents.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Implementation.

Article L7413-1

…onsible for applying all the legal provisions applicable to employees to the homeworker, even if it uses an intermediary.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions.

Article R1321-95

The materials used for packaging must satisfy the conditions laid down in article R. 1322-36.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Guarantees granted at the end of the term of office

Article R2123-11-6

Beneficiaries are obliged to inform us immediately of any change in their situation with regard to the amount of resources they receive.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Guarantees granted at the end of the term of office.

Article R3123-8-6

Beneficiaries are obliged to inform us immediately of any change in their situation with regard to the amount of resources they receive.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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