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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article R134-4

In accordance with article L. 134-16, any clause or agreement contrary to the provisions of articles R. 134-1 and R. 134-2 or derogating, to the detriment of the commercial agent, from the provisions…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Crematoria (R).

Article R2223-103-1

I.-When 1° of II of article L. 2223-18-1-1, the crematorium operator shall pay the proceeds from the sale of metals recovered after cremation to one or more communes, which may only allocate the corre…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Amicable distribution

Article R332-4

The draft distribution is drawn up and notified to the creditors mentioned in articles R. 332-2 and R. 331-4, to the debtor and, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, to the managing a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 17: Closure of the proceedings.

Article R631-43

When the administrator's and the mandataire judiciaire's end-of-assignment reports have been approved by the juge-commissaire, the proceedings are the subject of a closure order issued by the presiden…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Amending and cancelling declarations

Article R6351-8-1

When a training organisation holding a registration number provides an apprenticeship training course for the first time, it must send a copy of its articles of association to the Regional Prefect wit…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Other missions.

Article R1142-41

For the application of articles R. 1142-38 to R. 1142-40, the Commission may ask the commissions mentioned in article L. 1142-5 and the Office for any information relating to their operation and activ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Special provisions for oncology surgery

Article R6123-92-14

The holder of the authorisation for surgical oncology has an organisation that enables it, where necessary, to provide support to one or more other health establishments that hold a surgical authorisa…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2221-72

The Town Council, after receiving the opinion of the Operating Board and under the conditions laid down in the Articles of Association: 1° Approves the plans and specifications relating to new constru…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: The accounting officer (R)

Article R2221-76

The functions of accounting officer for the régie are performed by the commune's accounting officer.However, when annual operating revenue exceeds €76,225, these functions may be entrusted to an accou…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation (R)

Article R1425-6

The election of the representatives of the municipalities and public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation shall take place at the same time as those provided for by the décret n° 96-1005 du…

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