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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Distribution and transmission of electricity (R).

Article R2333-105-1

…operator;LT represents the length, expressed in metres, of electricity transmission lines installed and replaced on the public domain and brought into service during the year preceding that in respect…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Status and missions of Pôle emploi

Article R5312-1-1

As part of the tasks set out in Article L. 5312-1, Pôle emploi assists in the guidance and placement of disabled workers.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Requisitioning and seizures

Article D15-5-1-1

The operations provided for by articles 55-1 and 706-56 may be carried out, on the instructions of a judicial police officer, by a judicial police officer, or by a specialised agent, technician or eng…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Elections and operation of regional and inter-regional councils.

Article R4124-1-1

…article L. 4124-11. For the ordre des médecins, this restricted panel is composed of between seven and fifteen members and may only sit validly if at least three and no more than five members are pre…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: French nationals by descent

Article 18-1

…in France has the option of renouncing French nationality in the six months preceding his majority and in the twelve months following it. This option is lost if the foreign or stateless parent acquir…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions and differentiated exercise of powers

Article L1111-1-1

…to freely administer local authorities under the conditions laid down by law. They exercise their mandate in compliance with the ethical principles enshrined in this charter for local elected represe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Conciliation, orientation and preparation of the case.

Article L1454-1-1

If conciliation fails, the Conciliation and Referral Office may, by simple measure of judicial administration: 1° If the dispute relates to a dismissal or a request for judicial termination of the emp…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-12-1

…ubject to periodic inspection under the conditions laid down in article R. 342-12-2, its guidelines and any modifications to them must be approved by the Prefect of the département in which the facili…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-19-1

An order of the Minister responsible for transport may waive or derogate from the application of certain provisions of this subsection to cross-border ski lifts, provided that the legal framework for…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: The Board of Directors and General Management

Article L22-10-17

…ares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officers referred to in Article L. 225-53 is determined in accordance wit…

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