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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Means test

Article R434-15

The mayor has two months from receipt of the application to check whether the income and housing conditions set out in 1° and 2° of article L. 434-7 have been met. He has an equal period, if the matte…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Candidacy requirements

Article R1441-15

All applications submitted for the same person in disregard of 1° and 2° of article L. 1441-9 are inadmissible.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Professional rules

Article R1132-15

Genetic counsellors have an obligation to update their knowledge and to keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulations and good professional practice relating to their activity. He/she must recog…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R724-15

The judge being prosecuted is required to appear in person unless duly prevented from doing so.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: The Director

Article R1431-15

The director of a public establishment for cultural or environmental cooperation of an industrial and commercial nature may only be dismissed for serious misconduct. In this case, dismissal is decided…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Central organisation

Article R515-15

At 1 January 2017, the Agency's endowment amounted to two billion eight hundred and seven million nine hundred and ninety-eight thousand eight hundred and fifty-six euros.This endowment may be increas…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Arbitration procedure

Article R2524-15

Each case is heard by a member of the Superior Court of Arbitration or by one of the Court's assistant rapporteurs appointed by the President. As soon as the application is received, the rapporteur no…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Thermal environment

Article R4223-15

After consulting the occupational physician and the social and economic committee, the employer shall take all necessary steps to ensure that workers are protected against the cold and bad weather.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Managing Director.

Article R5322-15

The Chief Executive is the authorising officer for the revenue and expenditure of the Agency's budget. He may appoint secondary authorising officers. He may delegate his signature to staff under his a…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial provisions.

Article R6142-15

The university hospital centre, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the agreement, is responsible for repairing any damage of any kind caused in the course of hospital activities to…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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