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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R343-30

When the journalist's productions are of such a nature as to enable foreign nationals, staff and those working in waiting areas to be identified, they must consent in writing to the broadcasting or us…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Informing families (R).

Article R2223-30

The order form includes the agreement and signature of the person who placed the order. It contains, in addition to the information mentioned in article R. 2223-26, the following entries:- surname and…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Administration and guardianship

Article R721-30

The Supervisory Board meets at least twice a year, and as often as necessary, when convened by its Chairman, either at the latter's initiative or at the request of half of its members.The Chairman may…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The procedure provided for in I and II of Article L. 752-17

Article R752-30

The time limit for appealing against a decision or opinion of the departmental commission is one month. It runs:1° For the applicant, from notification of the decision or opinion;2° For the prefect an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Sale and transfer of shares.

Article R6223-30

A member who has been struck off the Register or who has been subject to the criminal sanctions referred to in articles L. 6242-1 and L. 6242-2 has six months, from the date on which the decision to s…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Temporary or permanent closure.

Article R5125-30

In the event of the temporary or permanent closure of a pharmacy, pursuant to articles L. 4212-8, L. 4223-3, L. 5423-7 or L. 5424-19, the proprietor of the pharmacy shall hand over the prescription bo…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Registrations and amending registrations carried out ex officio

Article R123-305

When the person registered in the National Register of Companies as a business in the trades and crafts sector does not comply with its obligations in terms of professional qualification or when it do…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Registrations and amending registrations carried out ex officio

Article R123-304

When the President of the Regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts or, by delegation, the President of the Departmental Chamber of Trades and Crafts is informed by an administrative or judicial authority…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Registrations and amending registrations carried out ex officio

Article R123-301

The Registrar shall transmit to the keeper of the National Register of Companies the accounting documents provided for in 3° and 4° of Article R. 123-266 and in 3° of Article R. 123-251, which have no…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Registrations and amending registrations carried out ex officio

Article R123-307

When the President of the regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts or, by delegation, the President of the departmental Chamber of Trades and Crafts is informed of the pronouncement of a measure of incap…

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