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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 4: Provisions applicable in the event of an appeal

Article D49-42

…red in chambers. It is enforceable by provision. If the president finds that the appeal was clearly not lodged within the ten-day time limit, he declares it inadmissible. This decision is not subject…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to the enforcement judge

Article D49-32

…s order, set a period of time by means of a reasoned decision, during which the sentenced person is not eligible to make a similar request, without this period exceeding six months.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Penalties

Article R621-39-8

…challenge, he/she is replaced as described in article R. 621-39-1.The person making the request is notified by any means of the date on which it will be examined and of the opportunity he or she will…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Setting up and closing down the social and economic committee

Article R2313-2

…and Employment will take a decision within two months of receipt of the challenge. This decision is notified by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, indicating the appeal procedures and…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Appointment, challenge and dismissal of statutory auditors.

Article R823-5

In the cases provided for in Articles L. 823-6 and L. 823-7, the president of the commercial court shall rule in accordance with the accelerated procedure on the merits on the challenge or removal fro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Appeals

Article R4126-45

…e contested decision that the appeal has been registered and that it has suspensive effect. It also notifies the Disciplinary Chamber of first instance, which forwards the case file to it within eight…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Authorisations

Article R6122-35

In the event of a transfer of authorisation, including when this transfer is the result of a merger, the transferee must send the General Director of the Regional Health Agency a request for confirmat…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Prescription of physical activity

Article D1172-2

…between three and six months.It is provided by one of the following qualified persons:1° The health professionals mentioned in articles L. 4321-1, L. 4331-1 and L. 4332-1;2° Professionals holding a di…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Veterinary medicinal products

Article R1453-11

…registered office:1° The identity of each beneficiary of each agreement, i.e. :a) In the case of a professional referred to in 1° of article L. 1453-2, the surname, first name, position, professional…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Supervision and inspection.

Article L811-11

…ors in bankruptcy are placed under the supervision of the public prosecutor. In the course of their professional activity, they are subject to inspections entrusted to the public authorities, on the o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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