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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions governing the work of thanatopractors

Article R2223-132

…entioned in article R. 2223-96; 3° At the home of the deceased, when the thanatopractor's equipment and the configuration of the room meet the minimum requirements, in particular in terms of surface a…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Traineeships

Article A742-13

…15-1 takes place no later than three months after the end date of the probationary period.The date and place of the interview are set by the President of the Conseil national des greffiers des tribun…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Purpose of approval.

Article R6312-13

Approval for both transport carried out as part of emergency medical aid and transport carried out on medical prescription may only be granted to natural or legal persons governed by private law and t…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Compensation procedures.

Article L211-13

Where the offer has not been made within the time limits set out in article L. 211-9, the amount of compensation offered by the insurer or awarded by the court to the victim shall automatically bear i…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter I: Conditional tax benefits attached to donations

Article 1378 octies

…e conditions laid down by a Conseil d'Etat decree, suspend all tax benefits for donations, legacies and payments made to the organisation referred to in the declaration. This order will be published i…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VIII: The European Certificate of Succession

Article 1381-1

…of Succession provided for in Chapter VI of Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of de…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VIII: The European Certificate of Succession

Article 1381-3

…amendment, withdrawal or suspension of its effects under the conditions provided for in Articles 71 and 73 of Regulation No 650/2012 of the Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on jurisdiction…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VIII: The European Certificate of Succession

Article 1381-2

A certified copy of the European Certificate of Succession shall be given to the applicant and to any person proving a legitimate interest against a receipt, or shall be notified to them by registered…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VIII: The European Certificate of Succession

Article 1381-4

…risdiction the office of this public officer is located by any person showing a legitimate interest and within a period of fifteen days from the delivery or notification of the certified copy of the n…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions for legal entities.

Article L4741-13

…sion of the employment contract or in any financial loss to the employees concerned. When the total and definitive closure results in the dismissal of staff, it shall give rise, in addition to compens…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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