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Showing 44014410 of 61143 articles for Art. s. L. 214-1 & L. 214-1-1

French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L934-1

For the application of article L. 450-4 : 1° In the first paragraph, the words: "the European Commission, the Minister for the Economy or the General Rapporteur of the Autorité de la concurrence on a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Self-employed managers of food retail branches.

Article L7322-1

The provisions of Chapter I are applicable to self-employed managers as defined in article L. 7322-2, subject to the provisions of this chapter. The company owning the branch is responsible for applyi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Refusal to renew.

Article L145-17

…d legitimate reason of the operation of the business, taking into account the provisions of article L. 145-8, the offence committed by the lessee may only be invoked if it has continued or been renewe…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Obligations of delegated producers

Article L251-10

…account in accordance with sub-section 1 of this section. Within the time limits set out in Article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-129

In order to implement an employee's entitlement to the leave referred to in Article L. 3142-125, a collective agreement determines : 1° The maximum duration of the leave or period of part-time work; 2…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Physiotherapists.

Article L4321-18

…nder the supervision of the Conseil national, the general powers of the ordre, as listed in article L. 4321-14. It decides on entries on the roll. It authorises the President of the Association to ins…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions specific to certain institutions and organisations.

Article L6147-10

…itments of the armed forces health service. It is concluded under the conditions set out in article L. 6147-13.This agreement is sent to the Director General of the Regional Health Agency for approval…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter Ia: Withholding

Article L521-14

…detention measure provided for by this article. Subject to the procedures provided for in Articles L. 521-17-1 and L. 521-17-2, the detention measure shall be lifted ipso jure if the applicant fails,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Missions.

Article L2271-1

…Minister of Labour on the setting of the minimum growth wage in the cases provided for in Articles L. 3231-6 and L. 3231-10 , after having taken note of the annual report drawn up by a group of exper…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Invoicing and payment terms

Article L441-10

…e days after the date of issue of the invoice. II.-The terms of payment referred to in I of article L. 441-1 specify the conditions of application and the interest rate for late payment penalties paya…

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