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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 5: Provisions applicable in the event of non-compliance with house arrest with electronic surveillance

Article D32-20

In accordance with the provisions of articles 141-2 and 142-8, if the person under investigation voluntarily evades the obligations of house arrest with electronic surveillance, the investigating judg…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Use of the "home-made" label

Article L122-20

A "home-made" dish is prepared on the premises from raw products. Products, determined by regulation, may enter into the composition of "home-made" dishes after having undergone a transformation from…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants (R).

Article R2123-20

The benefit of training leave is by right to carry out a training course or attend a training session meeting the criteria set out in article R. 2123-12. It may, however, be refused if the requirement…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3141-20

The rules governing the splitting of leave provided for in this sub-section may be waived in accordance with the procedures set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Reimbursement of expenses incurred in the exercise of a special mandate

Article R3123-20

Members of the departmental council entrusted with special mandates by their assembly may claim, on proof of the actual duration of the trip, firstly, the payment of daily allowances intended to reimb…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Reimbursement of expenses incurred in the exercise of a special mandate

Article R4135-20

Members of the Regional Council entrusted with special mandates by their assembly may claim, on proof of the actual duration of the trip, firstly, payment of daily allowances intended to reimburse the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Postal voting.

Article R713-20

All manual operations provided for in articles R. 713-17 and R. 713-18 may be carried out with the assistance of electronic means.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Inspection of permanent electrical installations

Article R4226-20

The register provided for in article R. 4223-19 and the inspection reports may be kept under the conditions provided for in article L. 8113-6.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article A712-20

No amending budget may be adopted after the adoption of the initial budget for the following financial year or, in any event, after the end of the financial year.

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

Article R5221-20

The manufacturer may instruct his authorised representative to initiate the procedures mentioned in 1°, 2°, 4° and 5° of article R. 5221-19.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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