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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 3: Termination of proceedings

Article 696-132

As soon as the procedure provided for in Article 696-114 appears to him to be complete, the Deputy European Public Prosecutor shall notify the parties and their lawyers in accordance with I of Article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Audit of operating accounts

Article L213-36

When a professional agreement, made compulsory on the basis of Article L. 132-25 of the Intellectual Property Code, as it stood prior to Law 2016-925 of 7 July 2016 on the freedom of creation, archite…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Contribution of the armed forces health service to other public health initiatives

Article R6147-132

Army hospital vaccination centres that meet the conditions listed in article R. 3115-64 are authorised to carry out the vaccinations required by the International Health Regulations. This authorisatio…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Common provisions applicable to authorisation and registration schemes

Article R1333-132

I.-Where a registration has been made or an authorisation issued for a limited period, it may be renewed at the request of the person responsible for the nuclear activity, submitted no later than six…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Management of income from the exploitation of rights

Article L324-17

Collective management organisations use for actions to support creation, the dissemination of live performances, the development of artistic and cultural education and training actions for artists: 1°…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Assignment of debt

Article 1327-2

If the creditor expressly consents, the original debtor is discharged for the future. Failing this, and unless otherwise agreed, they are jointly and severally liable for payment of the debt.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Operation

Article R1432-132

The titular staff representatives on the National Consultative Committee appoint a committee secretary from among their number.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation of the company.

Article R743-132

In the case provided for in the fifth paragraph of Article R. 743-126, publication of the transfer of equity securities and members' shares results from the filing at the registry of the court respons…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R814-132

If, on expiry of the period provided for in article R. 814-130, the rightful claimants of the deceased partner have not exercised the option to transfer their author's corporate units and if no prior…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Company certification

Article R4412-132

A company from a Member State of the European Union not established in France may carry out the work provided for in this sub-section if it holds a certificate issued by that State on the basis of a r…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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