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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Validation and checks carried out by the presidents of the chambers of trades and crafts

Article R123-276

Validation of the entries of information and filings of documents provided for in Article L. 123-43 and the checks provided for in Articles L. 123-44 to L. 123-47 are carried out by the president of t…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article R441-2-2

I. - The technical and financial information provided for in 5° of I of Article L. 441-3-1 includes the following information:1° The amount of the theoretical mathematical provision calculated at 31 D…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Treatment of over-indebtedness and payment incidents

Article R721-27

In order to identify all the accounts held in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and the Wallis and Futuna Islands by the persons mentioned in the first paragraph of Article L. 131-72 and the second para…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to certain properties

Article R162-2

No request from the debtor is required where the provisions of article…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and agreements

Article R5131-2

The agreements mentioned in the second paragraph of Article L. 5131-1 may provide for State aid. The terms and conditions of these agreements and, in particular, the amount of aid are set by decree.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions for practising the profession of restaurant owner or similar or for fruit and vegetable retailers

Article R3262-29

When the file submitted by the applicant for assimilation to the profession of restaurateur is complete and it is shown that the person concerned meets the conditions laid down in article R. 3262-27 f…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and preparation

Article R4433-2

The report, the organisation of which is decided by the region, department or local authority, includes the following elements: 1° The fundamental guidelines provided for in the first paragraph of Art…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Quarantine and isolation measures

Article R3131-21

The order of the liberty and custody judge may be appealed to the first president of the court of appeal or his delegate within five days of its notification. The First President of the Court of Appea…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : The Regional Economic and Social Council

Article R4134-27

The deliberation of the regional council setting the allowances mentioned in Article R. 4134-24 provides, after consultation with the president of the regional economic, social and environmental counc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 3: Working conditions of the pharmacists or veterinary surgeons responsible and delegated.

Article R5142-28

The replacement of a delegated pharmacist or veterinarian is ensured under the following conditions : - by the interim delegated pharmacist or veterinarian mentioned in article R. 5142-26, designated…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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