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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Cost control of contracts awarded by the State and its public establishments

Article L2396-3

The provisions of articles L. 2196-4, L. 2196-5 and L. 2196-7 apply.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Employer representation at national and cross-industry level

Article D2152-9-1

The threshold provided for in the last paragraph of Article L. 2152-4 is set at 10%.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Amending and cancelling declarations

Article D6351-12

The period referred to in 3° of Article L. 6351-4 is set at thirty days.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 4: Reimbursement of childcare or assistance expenses and assistance with the financing of service vouchers

Article D2123-22-4-A

…legal persons involved are regular and declared, on the basis of the supporting documents provided; 4° Ensuring, on the basis of a declaration on honour signed by the elected representative, that the…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L131-5-3

The provisions of articles L. 131-4 to L. 131-5-1 are of public order

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: General rules applicable to the concession contracts mentioned in Title I, with the exception of those relating to public passenger transport services by rail

Article L3221-3

The provisions of articles L. 3132-4 to L. 3132-6 apply where applicable.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Constitution and organisation of the medical reserve

Article L3132-2

Reservists must meet the immunisation requirements set out in article L. 3111-4.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Gifts and bequests

Article L2573-34

The articles L. 2242-1 to L. 2242-4 are applicable to the communes of French Polynesia.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Multiannual agreements on objectives and resources

Article L6114-5

The conditions of application of articles L. 6114-1 to L. 6114-4 are defined by decree.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Resale of second-hand in vitro diagnostic medical devices

Article R5222-18-1

The resale of a second-hand in vitro diagnostic medical device means any transfer of a medical device that is neither new nor refurbished within the meaning of 6° of Article R. 5221-4. The second-hand…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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