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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Single chapter: Processing of personal data known as the "interministerial information system for victims of attacks and disasters".

Article R2-15-5

The right to object provided for in Article 21 of the aforementioned Regulation does not apply to the processing of personal data of the persons mentioned in 1°, 2° and 3° of Article R. 2-15-1 by auth…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation.

Article R1411-55-1

The College shall draw up and adopt the Rules of Procedure of the High Council. These rules shall, in particular, lay down the rules governing the organisation and operation of the College, the specia…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Notice of payment of the fixed parking charge

Article R2333-120-5

…t of the parking period is deducted from the amount of the post-parking charge, provided that the following conditions are met: 1° The proof of payment corresponding to the amount paid is affixed to t…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions common to mutual insurance companies with a board of directors and general management and with a supervisory board and management board

Article R322-55-1

I.-The duties of director, member of the Supervisory Board and mutual agent are free of charge.However, if the Articles of Association so provide, the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board may d…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Common provisions

Article 530-2-1

When notices of fines or increased fixed fines are sent to a person residing abroad, the time limits set out in articles 529-1,529-2,529-8,529-9 and 530 are increased by one month. The provisions of a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Simplified procedure

Article 495-5-1

Where the victim of the offence is identified and has been unable to bring a civil action under the conditions provided for in Article 495-2-1 or where no decision has been taken on his or her applica…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article D6523-14-5

I.-For the application in Mayotte of articles D. 6341-28-1, D. 6341-28-2, D. 6341-28-3 and D. 6341-28-4, the sum of "685 euros" is replaced by the sum of "609 euros". II - For the application of artic…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter X: Digital asset service providers

Article D54-10-5

I.- Pursuant to the sixth paragraph of Article L. 54-10-3, the ISP shall declare to the AMF any change relating to the persons mentioned in 1° and 2° of Article L. 54-10-3 or any event likely to call…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Embryonic stem cell research.

Article R2151-12-5

Any establishment or organisation wishing to modify a substantial element of the protocol declared under article L. 2151-6 must submit a new dossier. This is examined under the same conditions as the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The National Enforcement Committee

Article R561-50-1

For the purposes of III of Article L. 561-40, the Commission's decision shall be published on the Commission's website. The publication shall mention at least the sanction imposed and the nature of th…

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