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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Common provisions.

Article R642-41

Where, pursuant to article L. 642-24, there are grounds for the official receiver to authorise the liquidator to compromise or settle, the court clerk shall summon the debtor to the hearing fifteen da…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Opposition by creditors

Article R221-41

For the application of the provisions of the second paragraph of Article…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Hearing and deliberation

Article R532-41

The Cour nationale du droit d'asile shall provide the applicant, free of charge, with an interpreter to assist him/her at the hearing, who has taken an oath to assist justice in his/her honour and con…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 6: Disciplinary sanctions

Article R222-41

The sports agents' commission publishes the sanctions imposed pursuant to article L. 222-19 on sports agents, licence-holders, associations and affiliated companies, in accordance with the conditions…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Control of work permits

Article R5221-41

Pursuant to article L. 5221-8, employers must check that the foreign national they intend to employ is legally resident. To this end, the employer shall refer the matter to the prefect of the départem…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Powers of the public prosecutor

Article 41-1

If it appears to the public prosecutor that such a measure is likely to ensure compensation for the damage caused to the victim, put an end to the disorder resulting from the offence or contribute to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Drawing up and auditing the accounts of the social and economic committee

Article R2315-41

The information provided for in the first paragraph of Article L. 2315-74 concerns any fact likely to jeopardise the continued operation of the social and economic committee that the statutory auditor…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 4: Group governance system

Article R356-41

The internal risk and solvency assessment referred to in Article L. 356-19 shall cover at least: a) The overall solvency requirement, taking into account the specific risk profile, approved risk toler…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Penalties

Article R621-41

When one of the legal entities referred to in II of Article L. 621-9 is temporarily or permanently banned from trading or temporarily suspended from trading, the Chairman of the Autorité des marchés f…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Competent authority.

Article R1123-41

The sponsor shall inform the National Commission for Research Involving the Human Person and the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products without delay of situations in which it…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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