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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Administration of establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry.

Article R712-10

…to take the necessary corrective measures within a period of time set by the supervisory authority: 1° When it is noted during two consecutive financial years that the working capital is negative, or…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R5134-17

…yability assistance, the model for which is set by order of the Minister for Employment, includes : 1° Information relating to the identity of the beneficiary and their employment situation, the benef…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Remuneration arrangements

Article D6323-18-2

…s carried out after the end of the fixed-term employment contract in application of article R. 6323-14-1, the remuneration is paid by the regional inter-professional joint committee.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Development grant.

Article L2334-16

Benefit from the allocation provided for in article L. 2334-15 :1° The first two-thirds of municipalities with 10,000 inhabitants or more, classified, each year, according to a synthetic index of reso…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Prescription of a route

Article R5132-1-4

…f the pathway has been terminated under the conditions set out in the last paragraph of article R. 5132-1-3, within two years of the start of the suspension of their previous pathway. By way of deroga…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Mobile emergency and resuscitation unit

Article D6124-13

…least one doctor, one nurse and one driver or pilot. The driver fulfils the conditions laid down in 1° of article R. 6312-7. The emergency medical service regulating doctor adapts the composition of t…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Platform Players' Council

Article R7345-12

…yers' Council is attached to the Employment Platforms Labour Relations Authority. It is made up of: 1° Representatives of the organisations of platforms mentioned in Article L. 7343-24 ; 2° Representa…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Brokers.

Article R131-1

…ecialities for which registration is sought, and the following documents: I. - For natural persons: 1° A document proving the identity and nationality of the applicant; 2° A certificate attesting to t…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Consultative bodies

Article D614-1

…omprises thirty-two members and their alternates appointed by order of the Minister for the Economy:1° One Member of Parliament, appointed by the President of the National Assembly ;2° One Senator, ap…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Film ombudsman

Article L213-2

Within the framework of the missions listed in 1° and 2° of article L. 213-1, the Film Ombudsman may be approached by any natural person or legal entity concerned, by any interested professional or tr…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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