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Showing 831840 of 69438 articles for Art. s. L 242-8 and L 244-1 · Art. L 242-6

French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: The company during the observation period.

Article L622-6-1

Unless, in the judgment opening the proceedings, a public officer or a sworn goods broker has been appointed to draw up the inventory, it shall be drawn up by the debtor and certified by an auditor or…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Medical professions.

Article L4441-8

For the application of Article L. 4126-1 in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, the words: "Articles 643 and 644 of the Code of Civil Procedure" are replaced by the words: "locally applicable rules of…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-82

The time limits set out in the provisions of articles L. 224-79, L. 224-80 and L. 224-81 that expire on a Saturday, Sunday or public or bank holiday are extended until the next working day.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board.

Article L225-85

…ive any remuneration, permanent or otherwise, from the company other than that provided for in articles L. 225-81, L. 225-83, L. 225-84 and L. 22-10-25 and, where applicable, those due in respect of a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-89

When article L. 2171-1, the second paragraph of article L. 4221-5 and articles L. 4231-4 and L. 4231-5 of the Defence Code are not applied, the salaried reservist is entitled to an annual leave of abs…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Organisation of certain film screenings

Article L214-6

The screenings referred to in 6° of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Public Health Agency

Article L1413-8

Where it proves necessary to prevent or control serious risks to human health : 1° Any natural person or legal entity is required, at the Agency's request, to provide it with any information it holds…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
B: Reduced rate

Article 278 septies

Value added tax is levied at the rate of 10%:1° (Repealed);2° (Repealed);3° On occasional deliveries of works of art by persons who have used them for the needs of their businesses and for whom they h…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Composition and mandate

Article L23-112-6

Disputes relating to the conditions of appointment of the members of the commission shall fall within the jurisdiction of the courts. Appeals are only admissible if lodged within fifteen days of the d…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Budgets and accounts

Article L71-111-6

I. - If the Assembly of French Guyana so decides, the allocations earmarked for capital expenditure include programme authorisations and payment appropriations.Programme authorisations constitute the…

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