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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services on the territory of Member States of the European Union or parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (Passports)

Article R532-18

Where an investment services provider referred to inArticle L. 532-18 intends to use a tied agent, within the meaning ofArticle L. 545-1, established in its home country, the identity of that agent sh…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 4: Obligation to inform air passengers of the identity of the air carrier.

Article R211-18

After the contract has been concluded, the contracting carrier or tour operator shall inform the passenger of any change in the identity of the carrier actually operating the flight segment(s) specifi…

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

Article R313-18

…funeral of a close relative, a certificate signed by the mayor of the commune where the funeral is to take place must be produced by the foreign national when applying for a visa, if one is required,…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: MEASURES APPLICABLE TO FOREIGNERS ASSIGNED TO RESIDENCE

Article R733-18

…ement under mobile electronic surveillance at any time, in particular if the foreign national fails to comply with the requirements associated with his or her house arrest or placement, in the event o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Building and public works companies out of work due to bad weather.

Article L5424-18

In the event of a stoppage due to bad weather, employees who cannot be employed by their employer may be placed by their company at the disposal of public authorities to carry out work in the public i…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Penalties for non-compliance with the obligation to declare and provide information

Article L7122-18

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the conditions of application of this section.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to regional unions of health professionals whose members are appointed

Article D4031-18

…the trade union organisation from which the professional belongs shall appoint a new representative to replace him for the remainder of his term of office.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 17: Nuclear medicine

Article D6124-188

The authorised nuclear medicine site has the following equipment: 1° An emergency trolley for the treatment of patients requiring it; 2° Equipment for waste and effluent management in accordance with…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-18

The employee may not engage in any other professional activity during the period of leave. However, they may be employed by the person receiving assistance under the conditions set out in the second p…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Mission to encourage the development of legal supply and to monitor the lawful and unlawful use of works and objects protected by copyright or neighbouring rights on electronic communications networks

Article L331-18

I.-The Autorité de Régulation de la Communication Audiovisuelle et Numérique (Audiovisual and Digital Communications Regulatory Authority) shall assess the level of effectiveness of the measures taken…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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