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Showing 751760 of 62508 articles for Art. s. L 141-2 to L 141-22

French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Provisions specific to subcontractors benefiting from direct payment

Article R2192-22

The payment period for subcontractors benefiting from direct payment pursuant to Article L. 2193-10 is identical to that applicable to the contractor. This period runs from the date on which the contr…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination and election of members

Article R7111-22

Representatives of professional journalists are elected by journalists holding a professional identity card. They are elected by secret ballot in a two-round list system, based on proportional represe…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Section V: Calculation of tax

Article 220 Z

The tax credit defined in Article 244 quater U is deducted from the corporation tax payable by the company under the conditions set out in article 199 ter S.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: General provisions relating to elections to the disciplinary boards of New Caledonia and French Polynesia

Article D4443-22

At least two months before the date of the election, the State representative shall issue a call for candidates for the seats of the members to be elected. This call shall inform the electing pharmaci…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: The decision on the admissibility of the application and the examination of the conditions of detention

Article R249-22

If the judge dismisses the application as inadmissible, the order is notified without delay to the applicant via the head of the prison. It is also notified without delay, if necessary by electronic m…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: General rules governing the composition of the assets and liabilities of the financing body

Article R214-221

The proceeds of units, shares and debt securities issued by the undertaking or of loans contracted by it may be used to repay or remunerate its units, shares, debt securities or loans.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: General rules governing the composition of the assets and liabilities of the financing body

Article R214-223

The financing body may borrow or have recourse to other forms of resources under the conditions set out in its regulations or articles of association.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: General rules governing the composition of the assets and liabilities of the financing body

Article R214-222

Where the guarantees granted by a financial institution pursuant to III of article L. 214-169 are securities, the instrument establishing these securities shall define the nature of the assets or righ…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 5: Transportation of the body after committal (R).

Article R2213-22

When the body is transported outside mainland France or an overseas department, authorisation is given by the prefect of the department where the coffin is closed.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibition of certain customer-seeking procedures and prohibition of certain agreements or arrangements.

Article R4235-22

Pharmacists are prohibited from soliciting customers in any way that is contrary to the dignity of the profession.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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