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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions applicable to the immediate payment of fixed fines resulting in the loss of driving licence points

Article A37-27

I. - On the front of slips no. 2, 3, 4 and 5, on the left-hand side of "B. Encaissement", the offender and the ticketing officers affix their signatures under the words: "He acknowledges having been i…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Compulsory consultations in establishments comprising one or more installations subject to authorisation or a basic nuclear installation

Article R2312-27

In establishments with a basic nuclear installation, the Social and Economic Committee issues an opinion on any project to draw up or modify the internal emergency plan, after a period of at least thi…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Exceptional aid to help offset the fall in activity in 2020

Article 919-29

The exceptional aid is awarded in the form of a grant.The aid is the subject of an agreement concluded with the distribution company. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions for the payment o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-29

The inspector will ensure that the users concerned are informed of the outcome of the inspection, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the legislation in force.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: The decision on the merits of the request and the implementation of corrective measures by the prison administration

Article R249-29

Before the expiry of the time limit set pursuant to article R. 249-27, the prison administration shall send an information report to the judge on the measures taken or proposed to the detainee. A copy…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Declaration of subcontracting after notification of the contract

Article R2393-27

When the declaration of subcontracting is made after the contract has been notified, the contractor shall submit to the purchaser, against a receipt or by registered letter with acknowledgement of rec…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Appointment in the event of compulsory retirement

Article R742-27

There is no need to wait for the expiry of the period provided for in the first paragraph of article R. 743-169 when compensation is due, pursuant to the provisions of articles R. 743-169 and R. 743-1…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: List of reference works

Article 311-29

To be included on the list of reference works, audiovisual works must meet the following conditions: 1° Belong to the genres of fiction, animation, creative documentary and audiovisual adaptation of l…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Competitive dialogue

Article R2161-27

The dialogue may take place in successive phases so as to reduce the number of solutions to be discussed, by applying the award criteria defined in the contract notice or in another consultation docum…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Use of the account for part-time work

Article D4163-27

Once his employer's agreement has been obtained, the employee makes his request to use the points under 2° of I of article L. 4163-7 under the conditions set out in article R. 4163-15.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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