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Showing 681690 of 53704 articles for Art. CA Paris 1-12-2021 n° 20/04742

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation (R)

Article R1425-12

…de when at least two-thirds of its members are present. If the quorum is not reached, it is automatically convened three days later. It may then take a decision without a quorum being required. The co…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Procedure for appointing liquidators

Article R613-12

…measures in accordance with the procedure provided for in Articles R. 613-10 and R. 613-11. In this case, the time limits provided for in these articles are extended to eight days. The provisional mea…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Actions against the Office.

Article R3122-12

…the court of appeal at the same time as the statement of claim or statement of reasons. Where applicable, a copy of the offer of compensation or of the rejection of the claim is attached to the state…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company.

Article R743-121

…as a commercial court clerk to replace the holder of an existing office or holder of a created or vacant office. One or more of these persons may also form, with a natural person holding an office of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company.

Article R743-124

The company is exempt from the publication formalities provided for in articles R. 210-16 et seq of this code.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company.

Article R743-122

Where the company is a candidate for appointment to an office to replace the incumbent, it shall proceed in accordance with the provisions set out in articles R. 742-27-1 and R. 742-27-2. However, the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company.

Article R743-123

A société d'exercice libéral formed by the conversion of a société civile professionnelle holding an office must be approved by order of the garde des sceaux, minister of justice.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Duties of the coordinator.

Article R4532-12

…ive protection, lifting equipment, temporary access and general installations, in particular electrical installations. He mentions in the written documents how these are to be allocated between the va…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of doctors.

Article R4127-12

…ctor must assist the competent authorities in their efforts to protect health and promote health education. He shall participate in health monitoring activities. The collection, recording, processing…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Tests to verify knowledge

Article R4221-12

…time basis, in a host structure listed in the order referred to in article R. 4221-7-1, where applicable in the medical biology speciality, for a period of two years. The Director General of the Cent…

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