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Showing 951960 of 27460 articles for Art. Cass. avis 20-10-2000 n° 20-20013

French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Advanced therapy medicinal products prepared on an individual basis

Article R5121-201-8

In the event of interruption or cessation of activity of an establishment or organisation mentioned in article L. 4211-9-1, the data relating to the traceability of advanced therapy medicinal products…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Itinerant commercial and craft activities.

Article R123-208-7

If the card is lost or stolen, the holder must apply to the regional chamber of commerce and industry or chamber of trades and crafts for a duplicate to be issued, on presentation of a sworn statement…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Distribution and supply of labile blood products

Article R1221-20-5

I.-The refusal of authorisation to manage a blood establishment, its renewal or the substantial modification of one of its elements is notified to the director of the health establishment or to the ad…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section III: Determination of taxable profit

Article 209-0 B

I. - Companies at least 75% of whose turnover is derived from the operation of ships used for commercial purposes may, by option, be subject to the regime defined in this article for the determination…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Discipline

Article R6153-1-20

Without prejudice to the provisions of article R. 6153-1-19, the provisions of article R. 6153-40 relating to suspension are applicable to junior doctors. During the period in which he is suspended, t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Itinerant commercial and craft activities.

Article R123-208-4

The declaration provided for in Article L. 123-29 is renewed every four years, in accordance with the same procedure as that set out in Article R. 123-208-2. However, in the event of renewal of the ca…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Social security.

Article L3123-20-1

When an elected official who receives an official allowance and who has not interrupted any professional activity cannot effectively carry out his duties in the event of illness, maternity, paternity…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Social security.

Article L4135-20-1

When an elected official who receives an official allowance and who has not interrupted any professional activity cannot effectively carry out his duties in the event of illness, maternity, paternity…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Accounting obligations applicable to certain traders, whether natural or legal persons.

Article D123-205-1

The book mentioned in article L. 123-28 distinguishes cash payments from other payments and indicates the references of the supporting documents.The register referred to in the same article shall show…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 6: Conditions for informing relatives

Article R1131-20-2

In the event of the diagnosis of a genetic anomaly which may be responsible for a serious condition justifying preventive measures or care, the doctor, except in cases where the person has asked to be…

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