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Showing 441450 of 1715 articles for Art. Vertical Guidelines – point 145

French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions applicable to Mayotte.

Article R920-1

…of articles R. 123-171-1, R. 122-1 à R. 122-17, R. 123-209 to R. 123-219, R. 132-1 to R. 133-2, D. 145-12 à D. 145-19, D. 146-1 and D. 146-2;2° Book II, with the exception of articles R. 229-1 to R.…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Execution of investigative measures.

Article 163

The public prosecutor may always be present during the execution of investigative measures, even if he is not the main party.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 36

In cases where the parties concerned are not obliged to appear in person, they may be represented by a special and authentic proxy.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Obligations and contributions to liabilities after dissolution.

Article 1488

He has no recourse against the creditor for this excess, unless the receipt expresses that he intends to pay only up to the limit of his obligation.

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

Article L1161-2

…e content of which is defined by order of the Minister for Health, based on the recommendations and guidelines drawn up by the French National Authority for Health. These programmes are implemented at…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Placement and support for jobseekers.

Article L5312-6

The Managing Director manages the institution within the framework of the guidelines laid down by the Board of Directors; he prepares the Board's deliberations and ensures that they are implemented. T…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Tasks

Article R4641-15

…ional committee for the orientation of working conditions participates in the development of policy guidelines for health and safety at work and the improvement of working conditions at regional level…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Penalty procedure

Article L423-4

…may not be seized of facts dating back more than three years if no action has been taken up to that point to investigate, establish or punish them.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions

Article 211-9

…t meet certain artistic and technical production conditions, determined according to a scale of 100 points established for each type of work.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Performance of the credit agreement

Article R313-26

…is not requested, the rate increase provided for in article L. 313-50 may not exceed three interest points.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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