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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definition and activities.

Article R5142-1

The following definitions apply1° Manufacturer: a company comprising one or more veterinary pharmaceutical establishments engaged in the manufacture of veterinary medicinal products other than medicat…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Registration of companies operating a medical biology laboratory on the roll of the competent orders

Article R6223-1

The provisions of this Section shall apply to companies formed pursuant to Article L. 6223-1, including those formed by way of merger, demerger or a change in the legal form of the company.

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-1

The employee is entitled, with justification, to leave:1° For marriage or the conclusion of a civil solidarity pact ;2° For the marriage of a child;3° For each birth for the father and, where applicab…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions.

Article R742-1

No person may be entitled to practise the profession of commercial court clerk unless he or she meets the following conditions:1° Be French or a national of another Member State of the European Union…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-1

In the event of a dispute, the Industrial Tribunal, to which the matter has been referred in accordance with Article L. 3142-3, shall have final jurisdiction.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article A742-1

All diplomas attesting to a level of training corresponding to at least five years of study after the baccalauréat in legal disciplines, issued by:1° A public establishment of a scientific, cultural a…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Obligation to qualify

Article L212-1

I.-Only holders of a diploma, professional qualification or certificate of professional qualification may, for remuneration, teach, lead or supervise a physical or sporting activity or train its parti…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Approval, transfer and cessation of business.

Article L522-10

Decrees or orders approving establishments as general shops may include authorisation for the operator to open a public sales room for wholesale goods.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Approval, transfer and cessation of business.

Article L522-1

The operator of an establishment used as a warehouse where industrialists, traders, farmers or craftsmen deposit raw materials, goods, commodities or manufactured products, may only issue negotiable p…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Approval, transfer and cessation of business.

Article L522-13

One or more standard regulations shall lay down, within the framework of the provisions of this chapter and of the Decree in Council of State adopted for its application, the operating conditions of t…

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