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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Exemptions granted by the Prefect

Article R3132-20

In order to be included on the list of tourist areas referred to in article L. 3132-25, the areas must receive a significant additional population during certain periods of the year due to their natur…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-20

Any person using a ski lift or conveyor belt without a ticket or with an invalid ticket is liable to a third-class fine. For the offences provided for in the previous paragraph, the amount of the fixe…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Coverage of cash requirements and investment financing

Article 916-20

For small and medium-sized cinemas, the part of the aid awarded in the form of a grant corresponds to 7/12ths of the total amount of aid awarded and the part of the aid awarded in the form of an advan…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue, redemption and conversion of preference shares.

Article R228-20

When the Extraordinary General Meeting decides on the inclusion in the Articles of Association of the procedures for converting preference shares, the report of the Board of Directors or the Managemen…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the traineeship.

Article R321-20

Those who meet the conditions set out in 1°, 2° and 3° of article R. 321-18 are eligible to sit the examination for admission to the training course mentioned in 4° of that article..

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to the various enforcement courts

Article D49-20

Without prejudice to the possibility of issuing a bring or arrest warrant in accordance with the provisions of Article 712-17, the sentence enforcement judge and court may issue a search note designed…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to all national interest markets.

Article R761-20

A technical advisory committee shall be set up under the market manager. It shall discuss all matters relating to the operation of the market. Its composition and operation shall be laid down by order…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the traineeship

Article A321-20

The jury draws up the list of candidates declared admitted. This list is displayed on the premises of the Conseil des Maisons de Vente, the Chambre Nationale des Commissaires-priseurs Judiciaires and…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and amount of the financial guarantee

Article R7123-20

The sole purpose of the financial guarantee provided for in article L. 7123-19 is to ensure: 1° Payment to models made available to users by a modelling agency of their salary and related benefits, co…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and operation of the Advisory Committee

Article R7124-20

The commission is involved in examining individual applications for authorisation and applications for approval to take on one or more children. In each department, it is made up of: 1° A magistrate a…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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