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Showing 13111320 of 65385 articles for Art. s. L 144-1 to L 144-13

French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation by merger.

Article D229-13-1

…istering the European Company formed by way of merger, each company taking part in the operation shall, in addition to the certificate referred to in the third paragraph of Article L. 229-3 less than…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-13

The surveillance and rescue organisation plan, an example of which is given in annex III-10, includes all of the following elements: 1° A description accompanied by an overall plan of the facilities,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Toilet cubicles

Article R4228-13

The floor and walls of toilets must be made of impermeable materials to enable effective cleaning. The employer shall ensure that toilets and urinals are cleaned and disinfected at least once a day.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for construction insurance

Article A421-13

The rates of the contribution to the guarantee fund provided for in I of Article L. 421-10-1 are set as follows: 1° The rate applicable to the difference between the premiums for the last ten financia…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Information and documents to be submitted with the tender

Article R2151-13

In the consultation documents, the purchaser may ask tenderers to indicate in their tender the proportion of the contract that they intend to subcontract to third parties, in particular to small and m…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions relating to transfers of portfolios of insurance contracts

Article R311-13

When the resolution college issues a call for tenders under the measures provided for in Article L. 311-31, II of Article L. 311-42 and II of Article L. 311-48 with a view to transferring a portfolio…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Provisions relating to the investigation of claims for compensation.

Article R424-13

I.-The Commission is informed of the possibility of insurance cover for the risks and damage mentioned in the first paragraph of I of article L. 425-1. It may request any additional scientific investi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Information and documents to be submitted with the tender

Article R2351-13

The provisions of articles R. 2151-15 and R. 2151-16 apply.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Transfer to another Member State of the European Union

Article R581-13

A beneficiary of temporary protection in France may apply to join a family member who is benefiting from temporary protection in another Member State of the European Union. The prefect of the départem…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter IIc: Provisions applicable to certain breaches of the Highway Code

Article R49-13

The traffic offences provided for in article R48-1 for which the fixed fine is not applicable are subject to the provisions of articles R. 49 to R. 49-8.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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