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Showing 24912500 of 69024 articles for Art. L. 221-8 + Art. R. 221-30 à R. 221-37

French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Coordinating doctors

Article R3711-8

…cement judge. As far as possible, this appointment is made before the release of a convicted prisoner. However, when the person has been convicted of a crime mentioned inarticle 706-53-13 of the Code…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R822-85

…ased by capitalisation of reserves before the shares subscribed for in cash have been paid up in full.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Summons to registered creditors

Article R322-8

Notice to registered creditors may be given at the elected domicile indicated on the registration forms. It may be made to the heirs collectively, without designation of their respective names and cap…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article R4532-87

The agenda for meetings of the inter-company college may include any issue falling within the scope of its remit, in particular employee training and information. The notice of meeting and the agenda…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Composition

Article R621-8

The Director General of the Treasury has 3 working days to request a second deliberation. Where the Board, or where applicable a specialised commission, has reached a decision by written consultation,…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Common provisions

Article R312-8

Administrative appeals must be reasoned and written in French. They are the only means of preserving the time limit for appeals until the decisions provided for in articles D. 312-5-1, D. 312-5-2 and…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Transmission of information.

Article R5323-8

…during the year; b) Placed during the year; c) Registered in the organisation's files on 31 December.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Professional inadequacy.

Article R6152-82

In the event of dismissal for professional incompetence, the person concerned will receive compensation equal to half the last monthly remuneration received prior to dismissal for each of the first tw…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions for issuing approval.

Article R6312-8

Vehicles specially adapted for medical transport fall into the following categories: 1° Specially adapted vehicles: a) Category A: "ASSU" emergency ambulance; b) Category B: "VSAB" asphyxiated and inj…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Determination of rental value.

Article R145-8

From the point of view of the respective obligations of the parties, restrictions on the enjoyment of the premises and obligations normally incumbent on the lessor, which the lessor would have dischar…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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