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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Insolvency proceedings concerning members of a group of companies established in several Member States

Article R694-5

The first three paragraphs of Article R. 621-21 shall apply to decisions taken by the official receiver pursuant to Articles L. 694-6, L. 694-8 et L. 694-9.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Provisions specific to the City of Paris

Article L2512-4

For the dissolution of the Paris Council, the provisions of articles L. 3121-5and L. 3121-6 relating to the dissolution of the departmental council . This dissolution automatically entails the dissolu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-52

…kplaces and equipment, including alarm systems, are designed, used and maintained to ensure safety; 6° Where applicable, the list of work which must be carried out in accordance with the written instr…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Role of the social and economic committee

Article L1233-57-16

…r a buyer, the employer shall give it access, at its request, to the information mentioned in 4° to 6° of article L. 1233-57-14.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter IV: Contract amendment

Article L2194-2

When the purchaser unilaterally makes a modification to an administrative contract subject to this Book, the co-contractor is entitled to maintain the financial equilibrium of the contract, in accorda…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Preliminary title: General provisions

Article R1-2

The provisions relating to the approval procedure for the associations mentioned in the first paragraph of Article 2-21 are laid down by the articles R. 114-6 to R. 114-17 of the Heritage Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions for authorisation.

Article R1243-16

Applicant establishments or organisations have premises that guarantee the quality and safety of tissues or their derivatives or cell therapy preparations, in accordance with the rules of good practic…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to the measurement of the audience of professional employers' organisations at professional branch level and at national and cross-industry level

Article R2152-7

Compliance with the audience criterion defined in 6° of article L. 2151-1 is assessed by the Minister responsible for labour, who ensures that the amount of the contribution paid is sufficient to esta…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Single chapter: Subsidies to cinema operators

Article L321-3

In accordance with 6° of article L. 4211-1 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales, the regions may award subsidies to operators of cinemas under the same conditions and within the same li…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Electronic money issuers

Article L572-13

Without prejudice to the provisions of articles L. 525-5 and L. 525-6, failure to comply with the prohibition imposed by article L. 525-3 is punishable by three years' imprisonment and a fine of €375,…

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