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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Commencement of proceedings

Article R742-5

The list provided for in article L. 742-4 is drawn up by the public prosecutor.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable to non-trading private legal entities with an economic activity.

Article D612-5

The amount referred to in the first paragraph of article L. 612-4 is set at €153,000.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Ingredients and emissions

Article R3513-5

The additives mentioned in 2° of article L. 3513-7 include caffeine and taurine.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classification.

Article D325-5

…obtain classification must submit their application electronically to the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 , together with a visit certificate issued by a type A or C assessment body accredited for…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R1324-5

…ls the special information required to appear on them by the authorisation order defined in article L. 1322-13 is punishable in accordance with the provisions of article R. 451-1 of the French Consume…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Help with professional integration

Article R5134-55

In the event of a change in the legal status of the employer within the meaning of article L. 1224-1, the new employer is substituted in the rights of the employer with regard to the employment contra…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Application for aid.

Article R5522-57

…e application for assistance with the young people's initiative project, as provided for in article L. 5522-22, must be sent to the Prefect before the professional project is carried out. It is accomp…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Centre hospitalier national d'ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts (Quinze-Vingts national ophthalmology hospital)

Article R6147-57

…ment which contributes to ensuring, in the field of ophthalmology, the missions defined in articles L. 6111-1 and L. 6112-1, in particular the missions of university teaching and research as well as m…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Electronic money institutions

Article D526-5

The amount stipulated in the last paragraph of article L. 526-19 is set at 100,000 euros.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article R6523-26-5

…ltation with the President of the Regional Council and the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The representatives appointed under 2° include an equal number of men and women, in accordance wi…

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