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Showing 52015210 of 68051 articles for Art. s. L 233-16 and L 233-17 · Art. D 230-2

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 4: Financial provisions

Article L5842-23

Article L. 5214-23 is applicable in French Polynesia, subject to the following provisions: 1° In 1°, the words: "mentioned in II or, where applicable, I of Article 1379-0 bis of the General Tax Code,…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions

Article D120-2

Assisted service, within the meaning of Article L. 120-1, is a sales method during which the product is packaged and immediately handed over to the consumer by a trader at the point of sale.In cases w…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D2111-2

Every three years, the Minister for Health consults with representatives of the départements to determine the priorities for action to protect and promote maternal and child health, as referred to in…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Service vouchers

Article D7227-29

The deliberation by which the Assembly of Martinique grants the financial aid provided for in Article L. 7227-24 may specify the procedures for granting and monitoring this aid, in particular the poss…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Obligation to register.

Article L512-2

Undertakings subject to supervision by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, other undertakings mentioned in article L. 310-2 or reinsurance undertakings, which use the services of int…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Special provisions applicable to inter-municipal tourist offices in classified resorts.

Article R134-17

The budget prepared by the Tourist Office Director complies with the provisions of articles L. 1612-2 , L. 2221-5 and L. 2312-1 of the General Local Authorities Code.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Local referendum

Article D6232-2

To take part in the campaign for the referendum, groups of elected representatives, political parties and groupings that meet the conditions laid down in Article LO 1112-10 submit a request for author…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Local referendum

Article D6332-2

To take part in the campaign for the referendum, groups of elected representatives, political parties and groupings that meet the conditions laid down in Article LO 1112-10 submit a request for author…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Formalities prior to marriage celebrated abroad by a foreign authority

Article 171-3

At the request of the diplomatic or consular authority with jurisdiction over the place of celebration of the marriage, the hearing and individual interviews with the future spouses referred to in art…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Other measures relating to top-level athletes

Article D221-27

The content of the sports and citizenship training provided for in article L. 221-11 covers : -the values of the Republic the values of the Republic; -the values of Olympism -ethics in sport -the lega…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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