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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 4: Reduction in the number of candidates

Article R3123-12

The conceding authority selects the candidates by applying non-discriminatory selection criteria linked to the subject of the concession contract and relating to their capacities and skills. These cri…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Tasks of approved professional associations

Article R513-12

The association is drawing up a guide to professional competence and ongoing professional training and development. This guide contains a list of training courses adapted to the levels of professional…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Preliminary section: The single body responsible for business formalities

Article R123-12

The single body shall inform the registrant of any technical difficulties concerning the sending of its file by it to the recipient bodies or, where applicable, to the authorities authorised to issue…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article R50-12

The secretary of the commission will immediately send a copy of the application and the attachments to the public prosecutor at the judicial court and, by simple letter, to the guarantee fund for vict…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Taxes, fees or payments not provided for in the General Tax Code

Article R2333-12

The local tax on outdoor advertising is collected by the competent public accountant.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: COMMUNE SECTION

Article R2411-12

The special trade union committee authorises the chairman to bring the initial action, the appeals, and to sign any request for withdrawal or settlement intended to bring the legal action to an end.Th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Candidatures of professional employers' organisations

Article R2152-12

Applications from professional employers' organisations are submitted to the central services of the Ministry of Labour under the conditions laid down by order of the Minister of Labour. In particular…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 5: Sociétés de participations financières de profession libérale de commissaires aux comptes

Article R822-124

The provisions of sub-section I relating to the provisions common to sociétés de commissaires aux comptes are not applicable to sociétés de participations financières de profession libérale de commiss…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R4113-12

No more than one quarter of the capital of a société d'exercice libéral de médecins ou de sages-femmes may be held by one or more persons who do not meet the conditions of the first paragraph or of 1°…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of doctors.

Article R4127-12

The doctor must assist the competent authorities in their efforts to protect health and promote health education. He shall participate in health monitoring activities. The collection, recording, proce…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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