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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R2113-15

The rules relating to the allocation of housing set by the articles R. 2511-4 to R. 2511-16 for arrondissement mayors are applicable to deputy mayors of associated communes and delegated communes. Dec…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-15

The parties are notified of the decision by the court clerk's office by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. A copy of the decision is sent on the same day by simple letter to the partie…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions relating to non-pre-packaged foodstuffs

Article R412-15

The information mentioned in article R. 412-12 is not required when the meal is provided when, in the context of collective catering, a device allows a consumer to indicate, before any consumption, th…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Judicial police officers

Article R15-15

Costs incurred before the commission, including the claimant's travel expenses, are treated in the same way as criminal, correctional and police court costs. They are borne by the State.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Professional rules

Article R1132-15

Genetic counsellors have an obligation to update their knowledge and to keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulations and good professional practice relating to their activity. He/she must recog…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 8: Provisions applicable to the protection of ionising radiation sources against malicious acts

Article R1333-151

The person responsible for the nuclear activity shall inform the person concerned in writing of the request for an opinion made to the administrative authority and shall inform him that, in this conte…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Appeals to the Paris Court of Appeal against decisions of the Competition Authority.

Article R464-15

Where the statement of appeal does not contain a statement of the grounds of appeal relied upon, the applicant shall file at the Registry, on pain of being declared null and void, written observations…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article D3115-15

…entry identifies the premises which may be used for disinfection, disinsectisation or rodent control of a means of transport or goods being transported.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Practice of the profession by dental surgery students

Article D4393-15

Dental surgery students may be authorised to work as dental assistants as replacements once they have completed the 1st cycle of dental studies.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Restriction of the seized person's rights

Article R321-15

Unless his eviction is ordered, the debtor retains the use of the seized property provided that he does not perform any material act likely to reduce its value, on pain of damages and without prejudic…

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