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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions for registration on the lists of judicial representatives

Article A812-7

…test lasting three hours consisting of the resolution of a practical accounting case corresponding to the syllabus of the DPECF test. The mark is assigned a coefficient 3. 3° A test lasting two hours…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
TITLE XXXII: PROCEDURE APPLICABLE TO OFFENCES RELATING TO THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND THEIR MEANS OF DELIVERY

Article 706-167

The procedure applicable to the investigation, prosecution, trial and judgment of the following crimes and misdemeanours and related offences shall be that provided for by this Code, subject to the pr…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Conditions for registration on the list of court-appointed administrators.

Article R811-7

Only persons holding one of the following qualifications or diplomas may be admitted to sit the examination for admission to the professional traineeship provided for in Article L. 811-5 :

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions for registration on the list of court-appointed administrators

Article A811-7

…test lasting three hours consisting of the resolution of a practical accounting case corresponding to the syllabus of the DPECF test. The mark is assigned a coefficient of 3. 3° A test lasting two ho…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Voluntary payment by the employer of wages and allowances due to a foreign employee not authorised to work

Article R8252-7

If a foreign employee is held in administrative detention, is assigned to a place of residence or is no longer on French territory, the employer must pay the sums specified in article L. 8252-2 to the…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Exceptions to the protection of business secrecy

Article L151-7

Business secrecy is not enforceable where obtaining, using or disclosing the secrecy is required or authorised by European Union law, international treaties or agreements in force or national law, in…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide pre-contractual information

Article L111-7

I.-An operator of an online platform is any natural or legal person offering, on a professional basis, whether remunerated or not, an online public communication service based on: 1° The classificatio…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Provisions specific to certain local public services

Article L1852-7

…r specifies the conditions for the reorganisation of the fire brigade and the arrangements required to provide emergency services until this reorganisation.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-7

The State's technical and safety inspection of ski lifts and conveyors covers in particular : 1° Their construction, modification and operation; 2° Their compliance with technical and safety regulatio…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions relating to economic and financial capacity

Article R2142-7

…contract or of the lot, unless justified by its subject-matter or the conditions under which it is to be performed. The reasons why a minimum annual turnover in excess of this ceiling is required are…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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