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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Specific recognition of associations

Article R812-2

The composition of the file and the procedures for examining applications for specific recognition are set by order of the minister responsible for consumer affairs. The decision is notified to the as…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-26

The parties are notified of the decisions of the industrial tribunal by the registry of the tribunal at their place of residence. Notification is made by registered letter with acknowledgement of rece…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Reimbursement of expenses incurred in the exercise of a special mandate

Article R7125-26

Assembly councillors entrusted with special mandates may claim, on production of proof of the actual duration of the journey, on the one hand, the payment of daily allowances intended to reimburse on…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R4322-20

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the procedures for elections to the councils and disciplinary chambers of the Order of chiropodists are those laid down by the provisions of Ch…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Medical centres and mobile care teams of the armed forces health service

Article R6326-2

In each army health service medical centre, the Minister for Defence appoints an army doctor or pharmacist who is responsible for ordering, holding, controlling and managing the health products mentio…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General rules governing undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities

Article R214-2

For the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 3, when a UCITS consists of one or more investment compartments, each compartment shall be considered a separate UCITS.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Essential health and safety requirements.

Article R5211-22

In order to comply with the essential requirements relating to design and manufacture, medical devices, other than active implantable devices, must be designed, manufactured and packaged in such a way…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Drawing up agreements with third parties

Article R1261-24

The activities covered by the agreement provided for in article R. 1261-21 may not be a source of profit for the parties. The terms and conditions of the financial participation of entities outside th…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Publicity and entry into force

Article R3131-2

I. - Proceedings published in electronic form are made available to the public on the department's website in their entirety, in an unmodifiable format and under conditions that ensure their preservat…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Publicity and entry into force

Article R4141-2

I. - Proceedings published in electronic form are made available to the public on the region's website in their entirety, in an unmodifiable format and under conditions that ensure their preservation,…

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