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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 8: Recourse in the event of non-acceptance and non-payment.

Article L511-42

The bearer must give notice of non-acceptance or non-payment to his endorser within four working days following the day of the protest or the day of presentation in the case of a no-cost return clause…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Missions

Article R1114-33

The National Union may issue opinions to the public authorities and draw up proposals on issues relating to the operation of the healthcare system and on the subjects mentioned in article L. 1411-1. O…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: College

Article R3211-5

The College's opinion shall mention the names and positions of the members present, the matters dealt with during the meeting and the opinion reached on each of the matters. This opinion, validated by…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Prior information notice

Article R2331-1

Purchasers may make known their intention to award a defence or security contract through the publication of a prior information notice.This notice shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set o…

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

Article R1432-106

The committee issues its opinions by a majority of the voting members present.Staff representatives and the committee chairman vote on matters relating to the management of social and cultural activit…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Determination of areas characterised by insufficient healthcare provision or by difficulties in access to healthcare or where the level of provision is particularly high

Article R1434-42

The orders of the Director General of the Regional Health Agency referred to in I of Article R. 1434-41 are issued after consultation with the representatives of each health profession concerned sitti…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Infrastructure management

Article R4424-10

The prefect has two months to give his opinion; after this time the opinion is deemed to have been issued.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 6: Organisation of public combat sports events

Article R331-50

The declaration shall be accompanied by the opinion of the delegating federation competent to lay down the technical and safety rules for the discipline for which it has been delegated. The request fo…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The Interministerial Commission for the Recognition of the State of Natural Disaster

Article D125-3

The Interministerial Commission for the Recognition of the State of Natural Disaster provided for in II of article L. 125-1-1 issues a simple opinion on each communal request for recognition of the st…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Declaration

Article A212-215

In application of the provisions of articles R. 212-88 and R. 212-92, nationals of a Member State of the European Union or a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area who wish to provide ca…

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