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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Procedure.

Article R463-8

For the application of article L. 464-1 and the first and second paragraphs of article L. 462-8, the general rapporteur may set deadlines for the production of statements, supporting documents or obse…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Transitional provisions

Article R355-6

I.-Until 1 January 2020, insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall transmit to the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution the solvency and financial position report, the regular report to…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Foreign nationals placed under a protection order

Article L425-8

In the event of the defendant's final conviction, a foreign national holding a residence permit under articles L. 425-6 and L. 425-7 who have lodged a complaint for acts of violence committed against…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section III: Miscellaneous obligations

Article 881 F

The rate of the contribution payable for the issue of the statements of formalities provided for in article 8 of the decree of 9 April 1956 on the creation and operation of special mortgage archive ce…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Title one: Tax assessment and control

Article 1649 quater-0 B ter

1. When the tax authorities are informed, as part of the fight against undeclared lucrative activities that undermine public order and public security and under the conditions set out in articles L. 8…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions

Article R5124-8

Unless expressly stated otherwise in the authorisation to open provided for in Article R. 5124-6, a pharmaceutical establishment benefiting from an authorisation granted under 5° of Article R. 5124-2…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Provisional profit and loss account for training schools and institutes.

Article R6145-61

At the end of the financial year, and after the vote on the financial account provided for in article R. 6145-44, the director of the managing establishment sends the President of the Regional Council…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Provisional profit and loss account for training schools and institutes.

Article R6145-60

Pending determination of the amount of the operating grant, the region pays the managing institution monthly instalments equal to one twelfth of the previous year's grant.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation of the College of Experts

Article R1142-63-6

The College meets when convened by its Chairman, who sets the agenda. It may only deliberate if at least half of the members in office are present, excluding the Chairman. If this is not the case, a n…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 3: Pre-trial detention

Article 148-8

Where the person under investigation intends to refer the matter to the Investigating Chamber pursuant to the provisions of Articles 140, third paragraph, 148, sixth paragraph, or 148-4, his request i…

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