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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Contracts involving instalments

Article R2391-8

In the case of a contract with instalments, an advance is paid to the contractor for each instalment completed under the conditions set out in sub-section 1.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Tax fines

Article 1761

A fine equal to 25% of the amount of duty evaded shall be imposed: 1. Infringements of the provisions of I of article 244 bis A; 2. Infringements of articles 150 VI to 150 VM.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R6133-8

I.-The Groupement de Coopération Sanitaire is dissolved in the following cases: 1° By decision of the General Meeting, in particular as a result of the achievement or extinction of its purpose. The di…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-19

…newed without delay. The employee may terminate the leave early or waive it in the following cases: 1° Death of the person being assisted ; 2° Admission to an institution of the person being cared for…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Individual authorisation.

Article L7124-3

The individual authorisation to employ a child referred to in article L. 7124-1 may be withdrawn at any time.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 7: Executors.

Article 1031

The authorisations mentioned in articles 1030 and 1030-1 are given by the testator for a period which may not exceed two years from the opening of the will. An extension of up to one year may be grant…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Study agreement

Article D1143-3

The study agreement sets out: 1° The purpose, content, deadline for completion and conditions for dissemination of the study; 2° The amount of State financial assistance.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Regional programme of access to prevention and care for the most disadvantaged people

Article R1434-11

…ss to prevention and healthcare for the most disadvantaged people sets out, for a five-year period: 1° The actions to be taken; 2° The resources to be mobilised; 3° The expected results; 4° The timeta…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 6: Provisions specific to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Article R651-11

…ally applicable to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, subject to the adaptations provided for in this title: 1° In Article R. 615-2, the words: "and the transfer decision provided for in Article L. 572-1" are…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions specific to securitisation undertakings

Article L214-175-4

…tions laid down in the general regulations of the Autorité des marchés financiers, the depositary : 1° ensures that all payments made by or on behalf of holders of units, shares or debt securities iss…

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