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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The decision or opinion of the departmental committee.

Article R752-29-6

If, taking into account the updated situation of the catchment area, the reasons that led to the suspension of the retail authorisation procedure so justify, the prefect may extend this suspension for…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Acts and decisions subject to the procedure provided for in Article 696-114

Article 696-127

Decisions ordering the interception of telecommunications correspondence, geolocation, an investigation under pseudonym or a special investigative technique provided for in Section 6 of Chapter II of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IV: Transparency, restrictive competition practices and other prohibited practices.

Article L443-6

The unlawful obtaining, use or disclosure of business secrets, within the meaning of articles L. 151-4, L. 151-5 and L. 151-6, by a purchaser of agricultural and food products is punishable by an admi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D23

The medical examination and the medico-psychological examination provided for by Article 81, paragraph 6, of the Code of Criminal Procedure constitute measures subject to the rules of expertise organi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Financial assistance

Article D5134-160

The annual amount of aid per full-time post is set by decree. This amount is adjusted annually on 1 July, in proportion to the increase in the minimum growth wage since 1 July of the previous year and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreement

Article D5134-149

The projects selected are the subject of an agreement for each position signed between the employer and the State, represented by the Prefect, and in the presence of the National Agency for Social Coh…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreement

Article D5134-153

The Prefect monitors the performance of the agreement. To this end, the employer shall provide the Prefect, at the latter's request, with any information needed to verify the proper implementation of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Employment contract

Article D5134-155

The employment contract is concluded with a person who, on the date of signature, fulfils the conditions of article L. 5134-102.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Financial assistance

Article D5134-157

The flat-rate State financial aid referred to in Article L. 5134-108 is paid by the National Agency for Social Cohesion and Equal Opportunities. The agency may entrust the management of this aid to th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Employment contract

Article D5134-156

Where an employment contract is concluded on a part-time basis, it may not be less than half-time.

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