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Showing 18411850 of 63423 articles for Art. Decree 2023-1021 of 3-11-2023

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Education, re-education and vocational training centres

Article R5213-11

…nnes handicapées within three days. In this case, the Commission will make its decision as a matter of urgency.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1844-11

An action for nullity is extinguished when the cause of the nullity has ceased to exist on the day the court rules on the merits at first instance, unless the nullity is based on the unlawfulness of t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Inter-company college for safety, health and working conditions.

Article L4532-11

The opinions expressed by workers employed on the site in the performance of their duties within the inter-company college may not be used as grounds for sanction or dismissal.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Declarations

Article R1333-111

…uthority will issue an authorisation covering all the nuclear activities carried out.The provisions of the previous paragraph do not apply to nuclear activities carried out for the purposes of researc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Declarations

Article R1333-110

…falls under the declaration regime when the general requirements it has imposed for the performance of this activity are complied with.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Declarations

Article R1333-112

After checking that the declaration submitted by the natural or legal person responsible for the nuclear activity is in order and complete, the Nuclear Safety Authority issues a receipt for the declar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Commission responsible for applications for authorisation to practise from successful candidates in knowledge verification tests

Article R4111-11

The committee issues a reasoned opinion by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairman has the casting vote. In the event of an unfavourable opinion, the commission may propose to the Minister…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
1c: Levy on dividends

Article 117 quater

I.-1. Individuals domiciled in France for tax purposes within the meaning of article 4 B who benefit from distributed income mentioned in articles 108 to 117 bis and 120 to 123 bis are subject to a le…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Opposition

Article D1253-11

…iod may not exceed three months. The decision is notified by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section V: Intervention by the fund in the event of the withdrawal of an insurance undertaking's administrative authorisation

Article A421-11

The special reserve relating to operations resulting from the withdrawal of authorisation of an insurance undertaking covering, on the territory of the French Republic, risks covered by compulsory ins…

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