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Showing 461470 of 29384 articles for Art. 18 May 2017

French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Conditions of practice

Article R743-180

…in article R. 743-178, or a financial investment as provided for in article R. 743-179.Compensation may only occur, unless otherwise agreed, between third-party funds collected and costs incurred in t…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R4113-18

The partnership is subject to the disciplinary provisions applicable to the profession. It may not be subject to disciplinary proceedings independently of those brought against one or more partners pr…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operation.

Article R4381-18

…rship is subject, where they exist, to the disciplinary provisions applicable to the profession. It may not be subject to disciplinary proceedings independently of those brought against one or more pa…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Attachment

Article R222-18

…511-5 to R. 511-8 for protective measures. If these conditions are not met, release of the seizure may be ordered at any time, even in cases where article…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Serial analysis files

Article 230-18

…nd 3° of Article 230-16 as well as, where applicable, the conditions under which interested parties may exercise their right of access and challenge decisions taken by the public prosecutor or magistr…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-18

…bject to the ex officio licence system, any person presenting technical and professional guarantees may apply to the Minister of Agriculture for the grant of an exploitation licence. This licence can…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Transparency in commercial relations

Article L441-18

If the distributor fails to fulfil a contractual commitment, the supplier may impose penalties. These penalties are proportionate to the damage suffered as a result of the non-performance of contractu…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R1112-18

Establishments may have either a single hospitalisation regime, which constitutes the common regime, or two hospitalisation regimes, the common regime and the special regime which includes single room…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
B: Procedure before the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions

Article R40-18

…lops his conclusions. The applicant and the judicial agent of the State or their respective lawyers may then reply, the applicant or his lawyer having the floor last.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Characteristic features of residential premises

Article R1331-18

A basement may be made available for residential purposes if its characteristics do not constitute a health risk for the occupant and if it meets the following cumulative conditions:-it meets the requ…

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