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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to each fraction (R)

Article R1614-79

…se of building, renovating, restructuring or making accessible as provided for in articles L. 111-7 to L. 111-7-4 of the Code de la construction et de l'habitation for the benefit of main or sector mu…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XII: General provisions

Article D589-7

The procedures for applying the provisions of this section shall be specified by order of the Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, and the Minister of the Interior..

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Minimum standards applicable to antenatal consultations.

Article R2122-7

…ter. Waste water must be disposed of in accordance with hygiene regulations. A sufficient number of toilets and washrooms must be ventilated.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Minimum standards applicable to infant consultations.

Article R2132-7

…ter. Waste water must be disposed of in accordance with hygiene regulations. A sufficient number of toilets and washrooms must be ventilated.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Obligations to insure and declare remuneration.

Article R5422-7

The declaration provided for in Article R. 5422-6 and the payment of contributions corresponding to the remuneration declared are made on the same dates as the payment of contributions due to the gene…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Objection to the hiring of apprentices

Article R6225-7

When the Prefect decides to end the objection, in the light of the employer's explanations, he will notify the employer of his decision.The employer may then hire apprentices again.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Failure to comply with the obligation

Article D8254-7

Independently of the procedure provided for in Articles R. 8253-2 et seq., the Regional Director of Companies, Competition, Consumer Affairs, Labour and Employment informs each person mentioned in the…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable persons

Article 7

…ax, as well as those concerning the filing of returns, provided for by the present code with regard to income tax for married taxpayers, are applicable under the same conditions to partners bound by a…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Groupements agricoles d'exploitation en commun

Article 71

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Simplified system

Article 74

…ed tax regime based on actual profit is determined in accordance with the provisions of articles 72 to 73 E subject to the following simplifications: a. Farm accounts only record receipts and payments…

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