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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VI: Advertising in international matters

Article 1303-1

Where the marriage record is kept by a French authority, that authority shall mention in the margin of that record, at the request of the spouses or of one of them, the record designating the law appl…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation of the commune.

Article D2573-13-1

Where, as a result of the implementation of a construction programme, the observed change in the population of a commune in French Polynesia meets the following formula:B + C greater than or equal to…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Interventional radiology activities

Article R6123-169

The provisions of sub-section 2 of section 7 of this chapter relating to cancer treatment activities are applicable to the holder of the authorisation under grades C and D when it carries out interven…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Procedures for implementing genetic characteristic tests and identifications by genetic fingerprinting and informing next of kin

Article L1131-1-1

I.-When a third party donor, within the meaning of Article L. 2143-1, is diagnosed as having a genetic anomaly which may be responsible for a serious condition justifying preventive measures, includin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to care units

Article D6124-283

When the holder of the authorisation for the surgical care activity referred to in 1° of I of article R. 6123-202 provides care for children under III of the same article, it must comply with the prov…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Single personnel register.

Article L1221-15-1

The declaration mentioned in I of article L. 1262-2-1 is appended to the single personnel register of the company hosting the seconded employees.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The High Council of Statutory Auditors

Article R821-14-1

The staff of the departments of the High Council is composed in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 2017-55 of 20 January 2017 on the general statute of independent administrative authorities and in…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Single risk assessment document

Article R4121-1-1

The employer shall record, in an appendix to the single document: 1° Collective data useful for assessing individual exposure to the risk factors mentioned in Article L. 4161-1 in order to facilitate…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single title

Article L811-1-1

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the following provisions of this code shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands:1° Books I to III, with the exception of the fourth paragrap…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules of good conduct

Article L541-8-1

Financial investment advisers must:1° Act honestly, loyally and professionally, in the best interests of their clients;2° Exercise their activity, within the limits authorised by their status, with du…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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