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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Appearance on preliminary recognition of guilt

Article 495-9

When, in the presence of his lawyer, the person accepts the proposed sentence or sentences, he is immediately brought before the president of the judicial court or the judge delegated by him, to whom…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Aid to cinematographic companies

Article R1511-43

Per year, the amount of subsidy granted by one or more local authorities may not exceed 30% of the establishment's turnover, or 30% of the cost of the project if it relates exclusively to work likely…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Guarantees granted in the exercise of the mandate or office

Article R7227-4

The duration of the hours credit for one quarter is equal:1° To one hundred and forty hours for the president and vice-presidents of the assembly and for the president of the executive council;2° To o…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Governance system

Article R354-4

The internal control system referred to in Article L. 354-2 includes at least administrative and accounting procedures, an internal control framework, appropriate information arrangements at all level…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-42

The provisions of this section do not apply to the following places or activities: 1° Areas used directly for and during the medical treatment of patients; 2° Use of gas appliances; 3° Manufacture, ha…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance rules

Article R519-46

The association shall equip itself with the resources it needs to support its members in carrying out their activities and complying with their obligations. It shall put in place an organisation and w…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Examination and conditions of authorisation.

Article R5121-49

When, on the occasion of the implementation of Article 20(4) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004, urgent action is essential to protect human…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to ski lifts.

Article R342-24

When a ski lift uses a tunnel longer than 300 metres, the safety opinion mentioned in…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Closing of the financial year and appropriation of profits.

Article R6145-49

The result of the main income statement is allocated as follows:1° The surplus is allocated by resolution of the Supervisory Board:a) To retained earnings ;b) To a reserve account intended to finance…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Resources

Article R1418-29

In addition to the global grant provided for in Article L. 1418-7, the Agency's resources include : 1° Endowments, subsidies and other payments from public authorities and all national and internation…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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