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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Nature and conditions of granting

Article R5141-17

…on to grant a repayable advance entails the simultaneous granting of the aid provided for in 1° and 3° of article R. 5141-1.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Geolocation

Article 230-32

…on or enquiry into the causes of death or disappearance provided for in Articles 74,74-1 and 80-4 ; 3° A procedure to search for a fugitive provided for in l'article 74-2. Geolocation is set up by the…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Programming commitments subject to approval

Article R212-31

…versified network of distribution companies and the broadcasting of arthouse cinematographic works; 3° Guarantee the diversity of cinematographic works offered to viewers and pluralism in the cinema e…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope and implementation.

Article L2341-3

…which has appointed a representative in France for the application of the provisions of this Title; 3° A Community-scale undertaking or group of undertakings whose registered office or that of the dom…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R2142-39

…hese gametes, germ tissue and embryos as implemented by the persons mentioned in Article L. 2142-1 ;3° Persons who have recourse to medically assisted procreation or are the result of such assistance,…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Approval of circuits.

Article R331-38

…bers appointed by the Minister of the Interior ;2° One member appointed by the Minister for Ecology;3° One member appointed by the Minister for Transport;4° One member appointed by the Minister for Sp…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Revenue from the investment section

Article L3332-3

…venue from the investment section consists in particular of:1° Proceeds from borrowings;2° repealed;3° The departmental investment support grant;4° The departmental equipment grant for collèges;5° Pay…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Liability and protection of elected representatives

Article L7125-35

Subject to the provisions of the fourth paragraph of Article 121-3 of the Penal Code, the president of the assembly or a councillor deputising for him or having received a delegation may only be convi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Obligations of the director of the establishment or training centre

Article R6341-34

…ices and Payment Agency) within whose jurisdiction the training establishment or centre is located; 3° In the case of courses approved by the region, responds to the request in accordance with the ins…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Other powers

Article R621-43-1

…with him/her habitually or alternately, or for whom he/she has actual and permanent responsibility;3° Any other relative or ally who has been living at home for at least one year on the date of the t…

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