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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R5134-162

I.-The regional guidance plan defines the territorial strategy for implementing jobs with a future, in particular : 1° The priority industries and sectors of activity for the deployment of jobs with a…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Two-year exemption

Article 1383

I.-New buildings, reconstructions and additions to buildings for residential use are exempt from property tax on built properties for the two years following their completion. The municipality may, by…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2 : Judicial homologation of the change of matrimonial property regime

Article 1302

A copy of the notarial deed that modifies or completely changes the matrimonial property regime is attached to the request.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2 : Judicial homologation of the change of matrimonial property regime

Article 1301

The homologation of a change of matrimonial property regime is a non-contentious matter and obeys the rules applicable to this procedure before the judicial court.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2 : Judicial homologation of the change of matrimonial property regime

Article 1303

The time limit for carrying out, where applicable, the formalities for land registration of the deed recording the change of matrimonial property regime runs from the day on which the probate decision…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 3: Working conditions of the pharmacists or veterinary surgeons responsible and delegated.

Article R5142-16

In the companies and their establishments mentioned in 1° and 2° of article R. 5142-1, the pharmacist or veterinarian in charge and the delegated pharmacist(s) or veterinarian(s) must have at least tw…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Conditions relating to the preservation of film heritage

Article 211-16

The condition set out in Article…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions applicable to companies established in France

Article R123-16

An order of the ministers responsible for justice, the economy, social affairs, agriculture and labour specifies the list of declarations referred to in 1° of I of article R. 123-1 that must be filed…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Examination to qualify as a sworn goods broker

Article R131-16

…dation of the Minister of Justice, in the case of the chairman, on the recommendation of the National Disciplinary Commission of Consular Magistrates, in the case of consular judges, and on the recomm…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 9: The fixed fine procedure applicable to certain offences

Article D45-16

In accordance with the provisions of articles 39-3 and 495-22, the Public Prosecutor of the Judicial Court of Rennes is competent to: 1° Where the information in the official report does not comply wi…

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