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Showing 20612070 of 33916 articles for Art. s. 815-3

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions (R).

Article R5215-3

…d by a decision of the municipal council that became final before the date of transfer of competences.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Accreditation and certification

Article R4461-36

To obtain the accreditation provided for in 2° of Article R. 4461-29, the applicant organisation must meet the conditions laid down in the accreditation reference framework defined by the French Accre…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Medico-technical committee.

Article D4622-30

…the company's medical inspector. Each year, it presents a progress report on its work to these bodies.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Powers which may be transferred to a grouping by decision of the Director General of the Regional Health Agency

Article R6133-30

…accounting or logistical management activities; 10° Real estate operations and investment programmes.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Opposition to cold calling

Article R223-3

…gistration. Consumers wishing to register on this list may do so electronically or by any other means. Confirmation of registration is the subject of a registration receipt which is sent to the consum…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Notification file

Article D261-3

…this article only concern the part of the operation relating to cinematographic or audiovisual works. The application may be submitted electronically.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Establishments authorised to retrieve tissues for therapeutic purposes.

Article R1242-3

To be authorised to take tissue samples for therapeutic purposes from a deceased person, health establishments must : 1° Demonstrate that their organisation and operating conditions are such that retr…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Transmission of information

Article L561-31

…judicial authorities and criminal investigation departments, provided that it relates to their duties.It may also transmit information it holds to the services mentioned in articles L. 811-2 and L. 81…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-39

The period of notice for termination by a consumer of an electronic communications services contract may not exceed ten days from receipt by the supplier of the request for termination. The consumer m…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-37

…vice provider on consumers who are in a vulnerable situation, particularly in view of their resources.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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