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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Master plans, sector plans and regional plans for the organisation of missions

Article D711-43

…e sectoral plans shall be revised under the same conditions as those provided for in Article R. 711-42 : 1° At the initiative of the president of the regional chamber of commerce and industry; 2° At t…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article A123-41

…used to carry out the professional activity to which the assets are assigned;3° The address of the main establishment where the professional activity to which the assets are assigned is carried out o…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Manufacture of and trade in beverages

Article R3322-4

…entity organising the event;2° The date, time and location of the event;3° The purpose of the event;4° The number of people expected to attend;5° The manner in which alcohol will be offered: free of c…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Issue of authorisation

Article R6332-4

…to in 1° of Article L. 6123-5, in excess of 200 million euros, or cover at least 200,000 companies; 4° Are managed by a board of directors or have the bodies mentioned in 2° of article R. 6332-8 to en…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L441-4

The insurance company may not demand payment of premiums or contributions. If payment of premiums or contributions ceases, the agreement may provide for forfeiture of vested rights or a reduction in t…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Seizures and assignments.

Article L3252-4

Where a debtor receives from several payers sums that may be seized or assigned under the conditions set out in this chapter, the portion that may be seized is calculated on all of these sums. Deducti…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Responsibilities.

Article L462-4

The Competition Authority may issue an opinion on any matter concerning competition. This opinion is made public. It may also recommend to the Minister responsible for the economy or the Minister resp…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Permanent derogations for young workers

Article R4153-49

…engaged may be assigned to work for which a derogation may be granted in application of article L. 4153-9 if they have been found to be medically fit for such work.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 6: Disciplinary sanctions

Article R222-40

Disciplinary proceedings are initiated by the Delegate for Sports Agents, who investigates the case in accordance with the adversarial principle. The person being prosecuted is notified of the complai…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 3: Pre-trial detention

Article 145-4

…written decision giving special reasons in the light of the requirements of the investigation, the maintenance of good order and security or the prevention of offences. This decision is notified to t…

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