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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 5: Specific provisions applicable in the event of a finding that does not allow the ticket to be issued immediately and in the event of the use of a secure electronic device

Article A37-19-1

In the event of a claim brought before the competent court, the report drawn up with the device provided for in Article A. 37-19 is, at the request of the authority to which the complaint is made, pri…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The decision of the departmental commission

Article A752-1

I.-The authorisation application form referred to in article R. 752-6-2, a model of which is attached to this order, bears the letterhead of the prefecture in whose jurisdiction the authorisation is r…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
New regulatory part

Article Annexe à l'article R313-8

(Order 29 April 2015-borrower insurance)MODEL STANDARDISED INFORMATION SHEETBorrower insurance for home loans1. The distributorName:Company name:Address: Tel:SIREN number for insurance organisations:O…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Special provisions for the digital exploitation of unavailable books from the 20th century

Article Annexe à l'article R134-1

The data and information recorded, according to their availability, in the processing known as the Register of unavailable books of the twentieth century are as follows: 1. First names and surnames or…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
New regulatory part

Article Annexe à l'article R313-4

European standardised pre-contractual information for home loansEUROPEAN STANDARDISED INFORMATION SHEET (ESIS)PART AThe text of the model below is reproduced as it appears in the ESIS. The information…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Candidate registration requirements

Article A212-39

Pursuant to 9° of article R. 212-10-13, the training organisation must send the regional directorate for youth, sport and social cohesion:-within one month of the end of each session, a quantitative a…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-34

Water slides with a height of less than 2 metres are designed to prevent users from injuring themselves and to ensure that they stay on the slide route provided by the manufacturer.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Obligation to declare

Article A322-6

The internal regulations of each swimming pool must include at least the provisions set out in appendix III-8 of this code. They must be clearly displayed for users.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-40

Subject to the provisions of article A. 322-41, operators of establishments existing on 6 July 1999 must comply with the provisions of article A. 322-20, the second paragraph of article A. 322-24, the…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Obligation to declare

Article A322-4

The declaration of the initial opening of a swimming pool or bathing area provided for in article L. 1332-1 of the Public Health Code must be accompanied by supporting documentation. These documents a…

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