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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-80

Registrations shall be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract of issue or, failing that, in accordance with the conditions determined by decree of the Conseil d…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Service of documents from abroad.

Article 688-8

The execution of a request for service may be refused by the French authority if it is likely to prejudice the sovereignty or security of the State. It may also be refused if the request is not made i…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance of the plan

Article R144-8

…rove the annual accounts of the plan on the basis of the report of the insurance company's auditors and after obtaining the opinion of the supervisory committee; to this end, the auditors' report and…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6252-8

The President of the Territorial Council is responsible, under the administrative control of the State representative, for exercising the police powers specific to the collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6352-8

The President of the Territorial Council is responsible, under the administrative control of the State representative, for exercising the police powers specific to the collectivity of Saint-Martin, in…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Appointment of an ad hoc administrator

Article R53-8

…ppointed him a report detailing the steps taken to carry out the mission defined in article 706-50, and details, where applicable, of the formalities carried out with a view to investing any sums rece…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Copy of the appraisal file.

Article D15-8

Copies in digital format delivered to lawyers pursuant to the provisions of article 114 may be sent electronically. If the size of the document does not allow it to be sent in this way, it shall be de…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors

Article R1431-8

The chairman of the board of directors and, if the articles of association so provide, a vice-chairman are elected by the board of directors from among its members, by a two-thirds majority, for a ren…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Approval of drinking establishments

Article R4153-8

…he conditions under which the young worker is accommodated are such as to ensure his health, safety and physical or moral integrity. The Prefect obtains the opinion of the Departmental Director of Hea…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Coordination committees.

Article D1432-8

The Committee may unanimously decide to admit additional members, chosen from among the other financial contributors to social action for the elderly or disabled.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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