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Showing 26512660 of 28339 articles for Art. 28 mai 1973

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation of the classification committee

Article R211-38

Members of classification committees may attend meetings of the classification committee.They may only take part in discussions in an advisory capacity at the request of the chairman of the classifica…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 4: Market development

Article R2152-13

The purchaser and the successful tenderer may finalise the components of the contract before it is signed. However, this finalisation may not have the effect of modifying the substantial characteristi…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Institution of proceedings by writ of summons

Article 755

In urgent cases, the time limits for appearance and delivery of the summons may be reduced by authorisation of the judge. These time limits may also be reduced pursuant to law or regulation.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Oaths administered ex officio

Article 1386

The judge may of his own motion refer the oath to one of the parties.This oath may not be referred to the other party.Its probative value is left to the judge's discretion.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article L4126-2

The parties may be assisted or represented. Before disciplinary bodies, they may exercise the right of recusal mentioned in article L. 721-1 of the Code of Administrative Justice.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Economic interest groupings under French law.

Article L251-3

The economic interest group may be formed without capital. The rights of its members may not be represented by negotiable securities. Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IX: Special provisions for insolvency proceedings covered by Regulation (EU) No 2015/848 of 20 May 2015 on insolvency proceedings

Article L690-1

…an application to open insolvency proceedings in respect of a debtor may open, as the case may be, main insolvency proceedings or territorial or secondary insolvency proceedings.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 2290

Guarantees may be simple or joint and several. Joint and several liability may be stipulated between the guarantor and the principal debtor, between the guarantors, or between them all.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R721-13

The registered office of the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer may be transferred by decision of the Supervisory Board.The Institut may only open branches in its issuing area.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Chronic Viral Hepatitis.

Article D3121-2

The President of the National Assembly, the President of the Senate or a member of the Government may refer matters to the Council. It may also deal with any matter within its remit.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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