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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation procedure for bodies responsible for vocational integration and training initiatives

Article R6121-1

The authorisation provided for in article L. 6121-2-1 is included in an agreement between the region and a body, which entrusts the latter with a service of general economic interest. In return for fa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions relating to termination of pregnancy by medication

Article R2212-14-1

…ion from the provisions of the first paragraph, in the context of a teleconsultation referred to in 1° of article R. 6316-1, the medicines required for the voluntary termination of pregnancy are presc…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Interest rates

Article L314-5

The overall effective rate determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in articles L. 314-1 to L. 314-4 is mentioned in any written document evidencing a loan agreement governed by this sec…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Transfers of funds

Article L722-5

Transfers of funds other than those mentioned in 1° to 9° of Article L. 722-4 are governed by Articles L. 722-9 to L. 722-17.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Social protection

Article L2123-25

The time of absence provided for in articles L. 2123-1, L. 2123-2 and L. 2123-4 is deemed to be equivalent to actual working time for the purposes of determining entitlement to social benefits.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions relating to the creation process

Article D331-5-1

…s of creation of the adaptation of the show" group, divided between the following three sub-groups: 1° "Authors" sub-group: a) The "Authors" sub-group is awarded a maximum of 15 points, divided betwee…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Conciliation, orientation and preparation of the case.

Article L1454-1-1

…tion fails, the Conciliation and Referral Office may, by simple measure of judicial administration: 1° If the dispute relates to a dismissal or a request for judicial termination of the employment con…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Financial instruments

Article D742-2

…2018-1226 of 24 December 2018D. 211-15no. 2009-297 of 16 March 2009II. - For the application of I:1° References to the units mentioned in Article L. 229-7 of the Environment Code are not applicable;…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Financial instruments

Article D743-2

…2018-1226 of 24 December 2018D. 211-15no. 2009-297 of 16 March 2009II. - For the application of I:1° References to the units mentioned in Article L. 229-7 of the Environment Code are not applicable;…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Health-related products

Article R1453-3

I.-For the agreements referred to in 1° of Article R. 1453-2, each company shall make public the following information in addition to its own identity, including its corporate name, its corporate purp…

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