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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Calculation based on commercial representation in cinemas

Article 721-13

This is calculated as follows:- 0.70 per admission for the fraction of the total number of admissions less than or equal to 50,000;- €0.35 per admission for the fraction of the total number of admissi…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General powers

Article R3551-6-6

Professional fire brigade officers up to the rank of captain are appointed by joint order of the prefect and the president of the general council. Officers of a higher rank are appointed by joint orde…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Staff.

Article R2324-39

I.-A "Health and Inclusive Care" advisor is appointed in each non-permanent childcare establishment and service. The "Health and Inclusive Care" advisor works in collaboration with the professionals m…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Election and composition

Article L7224-4

…32 of the Electoral Code.II. - Pour l'application des dispositions instituant les incompatibilités entre certains mandats électoraux ou fonctions électives:1° Les fonctions de président du conseil ex…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-6-1

The professional practice standard relating to the assessment of misstatements identified during the audit, approved by the Minister of Justice, is shown below:. NEP-450. ASSESSMENT OF ANOMALIES IDENT…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Manufacturing and wholesale distribution.

Article L5124-7

Non-profit humanitarian organisations may have a pharmaceutical establishment, which they own, which wholesales medicinal products to similar organisations with the same purpose in France or in a Stat…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Misleading commercial practices

Article L121-5

The provisions of articles L. 121-2 to L. 121-4 are also applicable to practices that target professionals and non-professionals.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2 : Judicial homologation of the change of matrimonial property regime

Article 1301

The homologation of a change of matrimonial property regime is a non-contentious matter and obeys the rules applicable to this procedure before the judicial court.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: Proceedings before the family court.

Article 1288

The appeal is lodged, investigated and judged, depending on the case, as in a non-contentious matter or as in a contentious matter. The case is heard and decided in chambers.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Recruitment.

Article R6152-513

Non-renewal of a contract at the end of a recruitment period is notified with two months' notice. Resignations are subject to the same notice period.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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