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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Transfer of the business.

Article R642-7

When the court is called upon to rule on the assignment of contracts mentioned in article L. 642-7, or to record the transfer of a security interest referred to in Article L. 642-12, the co-contractor…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Enforcement of pre-trial detention

Article R57-5-8

The detainee placed in judicial isolation is subject to the detention regime provided for by articles R. 57-7-62 and R. 57-7-63.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article D361-2-1

In Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon: 1° The provisions of articles D. 312-7 to D. 312-7-2 do not apply; 2° In Article D. 312-8-1, the reference to A…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Interdepartmental institution (R)

Article R5421-7

…it; 5° Withdrawals from the reserve fund provided for in article R. 5421-8; 6° Proceeds from loans; 7° Donations and bequests; 8° Other revenue provided for by the laws in force.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Combating nosocomial infections.

Article D6431-70

…es in respect of which they have been appointed. The term of office of the members mentioned in 6°, 7° and 8° of article D. 6431-69 is four years. They may be reappointed.

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Technical and accounting rules.

Article R441-7-3

The assets representing commitments relating to several agreements, where they are not recorded separately in the accounts for each of these agreements, are deemed, in particular for each closing of t…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Setting occupational exposure limit values

Article R4412-149

The concentrations of the chemical agents present in the atmosphere of the workplaces listed in the following table must not exceed, in the workers' breathing zone, the occupational exposure limit val…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Machinery and other work equipment

Article R4313-76

Where the machine is referred to in Article R. 4313-78 and is manufactured in accordance with the harmonised standards referred to in Article L. 4311-7, and provided that these standards cover all the…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of masseur-physiotherapists

Article R4321-72

The following are prohibited for masseur-physiotherapists: 1° Any act likely to provide the patient with an unjustified or illicit material benefit; 2° Any rebate in money or in kind, or any commissio…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Title II: Investment services, services related to investment services and data communication services

Article D321-2

The financial futures instruments referred to in section 7 of article L. 321-2 are those referred to in sections 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 of article D. 211-1 A.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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