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Showing 431440 of 64426 articles for Art. s. L 623-10 and L 623-21

French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-21

The shares remain negotiable after the dissolution of the company and until the close of liquidation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Police powers relating to specific objects

Article L2213-21

The mayor may prescribe that millstones of grain, straw and fodder, etc., must be placed at a specified distance from dwellings and the public highway.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Commercial guarantee

Article L217-21

The commercial guarantee refers to any contractual undertaking given by a professional, whether the seller or the producer, including through the intermediary of any other person acting in their name…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Organisation

Article L2541-21

Every year, the mayor presents a report to the town council on the operation and results of the administration as a whole during the past year. At the town council's request, this report is published.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6251-21

Decisions to waive the obligation to deposit with the State the funds of the local authority or its public establishments, referred to in Chapter VIII of the single title of Book VI of Part One, fall…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6351-21

Decisions to waive the obligation to deposit with the State the funds of the local authority or its public establishments, mentioned in Chapter VIII of the single title of Book VI of Part One, fall wi…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Internal taxes.

Article 266 septies

The chargeable event for the tax provided for in article 266 sexies occurs and this tax is payable at the time when :1. The receipt of waste in a facility mentioned in 1 of I of article 266 sexies ;1a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-21

On being entered on the list drawn up by the Court of Appeal, the stockbroker takes an oath before that court to perform the duties of his office with honour and probity.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Meetings

Article L2315-21

The members of the social and economic committee staff delegation are received collectively by the employer or his representative at least once a month. In urgent cases, they may be received at their…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Decision to award employability assistance.

Article L5134-21

Aid for professional integration under an employment support contract may be granted to the following employers:1° Local authorities ;2° Other legal entities governed by public law;3° Non-profit organ…

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