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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination, election and status of members

Article R2352-5

…rce: 1 seat; 2° From more than 10% to 20% of the total workforce: 2 seats; 3° From more than 20% to 30% of the total workforce: 3 seats; 4° From more than 30% to 40% of the total workforce: 4 seats; 5…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating to the continuity of family ties

Article A444-82

…or dowries or where the value of the property whose ownership is declared is less than or equal to €30,800, a fixed fee of €188.68;2° Where this value exceeds the €30,800 threshold mentioned in 1°, a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Powers.

Article L5214-16-2

…5214-16 or the organisation of public passenger transport within the meaning of loi n° 82-1153 du 30 décembre 1982 d'orientation des transports intérieurs, la communauté de communes peut organiser u…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 20: Reinforced official import controls

Article R412-36

…certain goods from certain third countries, implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down detailed rules for the implementation…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
IV: Reduction of duties

Article 1595

…3°, 4° and 5° above evidenced by a deed executed or an agreement entered into on or after 1 January 2002, the rates of the tax are set at: FRACTION OF TAXABLE VALUE APPLICABLE RATE %. Not exceeding €2…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions relating to the regional sports conference

Article R112-43

The regional sports conference meets at least twice a year at the request of its chairman or 30% of the representatives from at least three colleges. However, the first meeting is convened by the Regi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Leasing

Article L313-9

The provisions of the second and third paragraphs of article 3-1 of decree no. 53-960 of 30 September 1953 (1), as amended and supplemented by law no. 65-356 of 12 May 1965, do not apply to property l…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Role of the social and economic committee

Article L1233-57-15

…in article L. 2325-5. It may issue an opinion within the timeframes provided for in Article L. 1233-30, participate in the search for a buyer and make proposals.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 6: Access to the cinema

Article L212-31

…ence, specifies the terms of the association contract provided for by articles L. 212-29 and L. 212-30. This contract may not contain any clause relating to the programming of the associated exhibitor…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Events involving land motor vehicles

Article A331-32

The minimum amount of cover provided by the insurance policy referred to in article R. 331-30 is set at: - for compensation for personal injury other than that covered by third party motor liability,…

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