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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Management of the dedicated fund of Caisse des dépôts et consignations

Article R6241-28-5

…shall certify the annual accounts of the fund referred to in the second paragraph of II of Article L. 6131-4.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-19

…rvision referred to in article 723-30, in particular a treatment order provided for by the articles L. 3711-1 to L. 3711-5 of the Public Health Code and, after verification of the technical feasibilit…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Financial and accounting provisions.

Article D1142-59-1

The Etablissement français du sang mentioned in article L. 1222-1 includes the allocation mentioned in 7° of article L. 1142-23 in its budget each year. In order to determine the amount, the Office na…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security measures that may be ordered in the event of a declaration of lack of criminal responsibility on grounds of mental disorder.

Article D47-29-5

…lisation has already been ordered by the State representative pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 3213-1 of the Public Health Code, the Public Prosecutor shall immediately notify the latter of th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Documents provided by the employer

Article R1234-5-1

…r crossing workforce thresholds are determined in accordance with the procedures set out in Article L. 130-1 of the Social Security Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Employment obligation

Article R5212-2-5

…applicable regulations remain unchanged, the position taken by the association mentioned in article L. 5214-1 is valid for five years from the date of notification.

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

Article D333-5-4

…s must display a sign at their entrance, based on a model drawn up by the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 and approved by order of the Minister for Tourism.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of chambers of commerce and industry.

Article R711-55-3

Audits commissioned by CCI France pursuant to 7° of Article L. 711-16 are carried out on site or on the basis of documents requested from the audited establishment and, where applicable, from the regi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Financial and accounting provisions.

Article D1142-59-2

…ncome resulting from the transfer to the Office of compensation for the harm referred to in Article L. 1221-14 are managed separately in accounts distinct from those for the Office's other activities.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Embryonic stem cell research.

Article R2151-12-5

…ment 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 initial decla…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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