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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE I: Provisions specific to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Article R917-22

In article R. 713-14 : a) In 2°, the word "category" is replaced by the word "college"; b) In the seventh paragraph, the words "chambre de commerce et d'industrie territoriale" are replaced by the wor…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Administrative penalties

Article R7122-26

An administrative fine of up to €800 for a natural person and up to €2,000 for a legal entity may be imposed for failure to mention the number of the valid receipt for the declaration on communication…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Rates

Article 278 septies

Value added tax is levied at the rate of 10%:1° (Repealed);2° (Repealed);3° On occasional deliveries of works of art by persons who have used them for the needs of their businesses and for whom they h…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Trainee foreign nationals

Article R426-22

The training agreement, any amendments thereto and proof of approval by the Prefect shall be presented at the request of any of the control officers mentioned in Article L. 8271-1-2 of the Labour Code…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Title IV: Criminal provisions

Article L642-2

It is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of 300,000 euros for any person to obstruct an inspection or investigation by the Autorité des marchés financiers carried out under the condition…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article D1621-2

The compulsory contribution rate referred to in Article L. 1621-2 of this code is set at 0.2% of the total maximum compensation likely to be paid to potential beneficiaries of the fund, as defined in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Operation

Article R3262-22

The issue of vouchers by a specialised issuer is subject to: 1° Either the constitution of a provision equivalent to the value in full discharge of the vouchers issued; 2° Or the simultaneous payment…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Tasks and organisation.

Article R2112-2

The medico-social actions mentioned in 1° and 4° of article L. 2112-2 and concerning pregnant women are designed in particular to ensure regular monitoring of the progress of pregnancy and foetal grow…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: National framework of professional qualifications

Article D6113-20

The certifying ministries provided for in article L. 6113-2 determine, in accordance with the gradation criteria of the national framework of professional qualifications, the level of qualification of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: National Conciliation Commission.

Article R6142-25

The Commission is chaired alternately by one of the members mentioned in 1° and one of the members mentioned in 2° of article R. 6142-23, elected for one year by secret ballot by the members of the Co…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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