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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Transferable debt securities.

Article L228-54

…dy of bondholders, duly authorised by the general meeting of bondholders, shall have sole authority to bring, on behalf of the latter, actions for the nullity of the company or of acts and deliberatio…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Transferable debt securities.

Article L228-58

The general meeting of bondholders is convened by the board of directors, the management board or the legal representative of the company, by the representatives of the group or by the liquidators dur…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Transferable debt securities.

Article L228-51

…failing that, by court decision, at the request of any interested party. When the bonds are offered to the public, the first representatives of the group are designated in the contract of issue. This…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section V: Special rules for international notifications.

Article 688-5

The requesting party is required to advance the costs of service subject to existing international conventions.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition

Article L518-5

The Supervisory Board elects its Chairman. It chooses the chairman from among its members.In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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

Article L7213-5

Where the replacement of the employee during the period of paid leave involves the total or partial occupation of the employee's home by his replacement, the employee has the option of not using his l…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 8: Aids for the veterinary care of farm animals

Article D1511-59

When they do not provide accommodation for students who are regularly enrolled in studies leading to the award of a veterinary training diploma or qualification mentioned in 1° of article L. 241-2 du…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Operations.

Article D518-50

The accounts produced under the conditions provided for in Article D. 518-49 are submitted to the principal's authorising officer for approval prior to their integration into the principal's accounts.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Soundproofing

Article R4213-5

Premises in which work equipment likely to expose workers to a daily noise exposure level of more than 85 dB(A) is to be installed must be designed, built or fitted out, taking into account the state…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-51

Entrances to places where explosive atmospheres may occur in quantities likely to present a risk to the health and safety of workers are signposted in accordance with the provisions of the order relat…

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