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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Establishment and purpose.

Article D2362-1

Within one month of the publication of the draft constitution of a European Cooperative Society, the directors of the legal entities or natural persons participating in the creation of a European Coop…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Definition of taxable income

Article 80 duodecies

1. Any compensation paid on termination of an employment contract constitutes taxable remuneration, subject to the following provisions.Do not constitute taxable remuneration:1° The compensation refer…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article D351-1

The rules governing the powers of the Corsican Sites Council, in its so-called "new tourist units" configuration, are defined byarticle R. 4421-1 of the General Local Authorities Code, reproduced belo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Authorisation

Article D2323-6

…nditions. The authorisation specifies the method of carrying out the activity as defined in article D. 2323-1, the site of the lactarium and, where applicable, the location of the branches. It specifi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book II: Trial Courts

Article D45-1

The accused's lawyer is notified by any means of the date of the examination at least five working days before it takes place. When the accused's lawyer is present at the examination and the Assize Co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article D2362-15

The members of the special negotiation body shall be kept informed : 1° The method of incorporation of the European Cooperative Society and its effects on the participating legal entities and natural…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Supplementary provisions

Article D3154-6

…the beneficiary employee or his heirs, by payment, at any time, of all or part of the sums deposited.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Support for the development of employment and skills

Article D5121-1

The agreements on support for the development of employment and skills referred to in Article L. 5121-1 determine in particular: 1° The scope of the agreement: professional branches or territories; 2°…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: General conditions applicable to haematopoietic cell transplants

Article D6124-170

The number of medical and paramedical staff is adapted to the haematopoietic cell transplant activity and the follow-up of transplant patients. It includes : 1° At least two doctors, each with a quali…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial and budgetary organisation.

Article D6431-54

…nvestment and operation. It is revised as necessary, in particular when a new master plan is approved. It is communicated to the Board of Directors and to the administrative authorities provided for i…

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