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Showing 351360 of 67746 articles for Art. L 581-4 and R 581-22

French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Commercial authorisation.

Article L752-22

Committees authorise or refuse projects in their entirety.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-22

The cancellation of the company or of a share issue does not render null and void any negotiations that took place prior to the cancellation decision, if the securities are regular in form. However, t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Implementing provisions.

Article L5213-22

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Commercial guarantee

Article L217-22

The commercial guarantee shall be provided to the consumer in a legible and comprehensible manner on any durable medium, and at the latest at the time of delivery of the goods. It specifies the conten…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 12: Dismissal of the Conseiller prud'homme.

Article L2411-22

Dismissal of an employee representative may only take place with the authorisation of the labour inspector.This authorisation is also required for :1° An industrial tribunal member who has ceased his…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-22

A sworn broker may be struck off the list drawn up by the Court of Appeal either following a voluntary resignation or by disciplinary action. His registration lapses if he ceases to carry on the perso…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Responsibilities

Article L2512-22

The expenditure and revenue of the Police Prefecture are covered by a special budget.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article L321-22

The decisions of the Conseil des maisons de vente may be appealed to the Paris Court of Appeal.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Decision to award employability assistance.

Article L5134-22

The application for professional integration assistance sets out the terms and conditions for professional guidance and support for the unemployed person and provides for the professional training and…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Operation

Article LO6431-22

Territorial councillors have the right to present oral questions relating to the affairs of the local authority at meetings of the territorial council. The rules of procedure shall determine the frequ…

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