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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Effects of winding-up proceedings of companies whose registered office is located within the territory of a Member State of the European Union other than France.

Article L326-27

…r the adoption of a reorganisation measure or the opening of winding-up proceedings:1° Real estate ;2° A ship or aircraft subject to registration in a public register;3° Financial instruments whose ex…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions for approval

Article R212-21

…s for :1° A term of performance which may not exceed three years and the conditions for its renewal;2° A period for termination and a period of notice in the event of non-renewal;3° The conditions for…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Packaging characteristics

Article L3512-21

…erroneous impression as to the characteristics, health effects, risks or emissions of this product; 2° Resembles a food or cosmetic product. II - The elements and devices prohibited under I include me…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R2344-2

The purchaser shall verify the information contained in the application, including the economic operators on whose capabilities the applicant relies, at the latest before the contract is awarded. This…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to local authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution and to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Article D441-2

…b-prefecture are replaced by references to the State services in the territory of the collectivity; 2° In article R. 436-3, after the words: "The taxes provided for in Articles L. 436-1 to L. 436-5 ar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R1335-2

…stablishment or the industrial establishment, when this waste is produced in such an establishment; 2° The legal entity on behalf of which a healthcare professional carries out his waste-producing act…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption of the budget and settlement of accounts

Article R4312-2

The cross presentation, by function or by nature, provided for in article L. 4312-2 is made between the finest level of the functional nomenclature and each of the three-digit nature accounts. For the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Packaging units for rolling tobacco

Article R3512-25

…n the unit packet of rolling tobacco is fitted with a reclosable tab, the tab must be: 1° Unmarked; 2° Either light-coloured or transparent and uncoloured. II - A cylindrical or parallelepiped-shaped…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: General provisions relating to elections to the disciplinary boards of New Caledonia and French Polynesia

Article D4443-28

…idity of their vote :1° Carry any other wording or sign whatsoever on the ballot paper or envelope ;2° Separate or change a pair of candidates, or designate a number of pairs greater than the number o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Combating the international spread of diseases in French Polynesia

Article R3845-5

…le 1 of the International Health Regulations, in health establishments or any other suitable place; 2° Measures to quarantine, within the meaning of Article 1 of the International Health Regulations,…

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