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Showing 421430 of 69607 articles for Art. s. R 228-17 to R 228-20 and R 228-22-1

French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Examination of asylum applications by the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPP)

Article R754-17

The authority in charge of asylum applications in the place of detention informs the prefect who decided to keep the person in detention of the meaning of the decision of the French Office for the Pro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Managing Director.

Article R1413-17

The Director General organises the recruitment, training and equipment of healthcare reservists and, on behalf of the State, signs their recruitment contracts and the agreements referred to in article…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Creation of the solvency margin.

Article R334-17

The solvency margin referred to in Article L. 334-1 is made up, after deduction of losses, the portion of acquisition costs not recognised as a representation of regulated commitments and other intang…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Points of entry to the territory

Article R3115-17

The major seaports mentioned inarticle R. 5312-1 of the French Transport Code have the status of territorial entry points.For Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island, Mayotte, Saint-Bart…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 1: Modification of the administrator's mission.

Article R631-17

Article R. 622-1 is applicable to receivership proceedings.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Use and maintenance of work equipment

Article R4323-17

Where the measures taken in application of articles R. 4321-1 and R. 4321-2 cannot be sufficient to protect the health and safety of workers, the employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure t…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Special housing allowance for primary school teachers.

Article R2334-17

The establishment of undue payments on the representative accommodation allowance is made by the State services under the conditions laid down by a joint order of the ministers of national education a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Mandate

Article R722-17

A copy of the orders made by the president of the commercial court pursuant to articles R. 722-8 and R. 722-11 to R. 722-16 is sent to the heads of the court of appeal.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and membership

Article R1253-17

Only the persons referred to in article R. 1253-14 whose business or professional premises are located within the geographical area of the employers' group, as specified in the Articles of Association…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Tasks and authorisation

Article R2131-17

The pregnant woman or the couple will, at her request, be heard by all or some of the members of the multidisciplinary team prior to the consultation mentioned below. The centre will suggest additiona…

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