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Showing 49814990 of 67924 articles for Art. s. R 214-1 to R 214-15 · R 211-2

French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-subparagraph 1: Declarations for registration purposes

Article R123-245

Where applicable, the following details relating to main or secondary establishments located and registered in another Member State of the European Union or party to the Agreement on the European Econ…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to the State, its public establishments and unauthorised purchasers

Article R2223-2

A partnership contract may only be signed for a public establishment of the State with the agreement of the ministers responsible for the budget and the economy and the minister responsible for the es…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Officers responsible for checking fitness to work and job-seeking conditions.

Article R5426-2

The officers responsible for carrying out the checks may ask Pôle emploi to provide them with any documents and information they need to carry out their checks.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Designation of judicial environmental officers

Article R15-33-29-20

The members of the commission mentioned in 2° of article R. 15-33-29-18 and their alternates and, on the proposal of the members mentioned in 3° and 4° of the same article, the representatives of the…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R4113-2

Deeds and documents intended for third parties, in particular letters, invoices, advertisements and various publications issued by a company referred to in Article R. 4113-1 must indicate : 1° Its com…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation and operation

Article R2333-120-28 bis

The Commission's General Meeting, made up of all magistrates, meets at least once a year. It is convened and chaired by its chairman. It examines issues of common interest. Its role is consultative. T…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation and operation

Article R2333-120-28 ter

Each year, before 1 February, the chairman of the commission shall submit an activity report to the Minister of Justice. The Chairman of the Commission shall attach to this report any useful observati…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Opposition to cold calling

Article R223-2

The purpose of this automated processing is to collect, record, store, manage and update the list containing the telephone numbers of consumers who do not wish to be canvassed by telephone. It enables…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-26

On pain of nullity, a copy of the deed is served on the debtor no later than eight days after the seizure. Under penalty of nullity, it is stated that the debtor has a period of one month to proceed w…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: The decision on the merits of the request and the implementation of corrective measures by the prison administration

Article R249-29

Before the expiry of the time limit set pursuant to article R. 249-27, the prison administration shall send an information report to the judge on the measures taken or proposed to the detainee. A copy…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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