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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Management entrusted to a public institution in the absence of an agreement.

Article D5427-12

A decree issued on the report of the Minister of Finance determines the amount and terms of payments to be made by audited bodies to cover the costs incurred in carrying out the audit.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section V: International wrongful removal of children

Article 1210-5

…t before the family affairs judge of the court with territorial jurisdiction pursuant to article L. 211-12 of the code of judicial organisation. A request for a ban on the child leaving French territo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Specific provisions applicable when the amount of eligible damage is less than six million euros excluding tax

Article R1613-12

When the amount of eligible damage is less than six million euros excluding taxes, the maximum total amount of aid provided by the solidarity grant for the equipment of local authorities and their gro…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonds issued by associations.

Article L213-12

Bonds issued by the associations referred to in Article L. 213-8 may be offered to the public. In this case, it is subject to supervision by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) under the conditi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Freedom of establishment

Article R4342-12

…for Health:1° The composition of the file submitted in support of the application for authorisation;2° The composition of the aptitude test panel and the procedures for organising this test;3° The ter…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Ski lifts and ski runs.

Article L342-12

The provisions relating to ski-lift operators may be laid down in accordance with the legal, administrative and financial procedures defined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Direct payment at the request of a body responsible for paying family benefits

Article R213-12

…ayment made by the garnishee. Subject to the provisions of the third paragraph of I of article R. 582-8 of the Social Security Code in the case of financial intermediation, the body responsible for pa…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable to sub-contracts that have the nature of a sub-contract

Article L2393-12

The contractor may subcontract when the contract is awarded and throughout its performance.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administrative proceedings for a declaration of invalidity or revocation of a trade mark

Article R716-12

The notification referred to in the last paragraph of Article L. 411-5 shall indicate the time limit for appeal, the manner in which it may be exercised and the names and addresses of the parties to t…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Challenging the commission's decision to impose a personal recovery plan without compulsory liquidation

Article R741-12

The judgment in which the judge rules on the challenge is subject to appeal.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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