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Showing 27012710 of 69024 articles for Art. L. 221-8 + Art. R. 221-30 à R. 221-37

French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Subscribing associations.

Article R141-8

Associations are represented by a Chairman elected by their Board of Directors, under the conditions defined by the Articles of Association. The members of this board are elected by the general meetin…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Disclosure of criteria and implementation procedures

Article R2352-8

For contracts awarded in accordance with a formalised procedure, the award criteria shall be weighted or, where weighting is not possible for objective reasons, shall be indicated in descending order…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to new building projects

Article R2431-8

The purpose of the sketch studies is:1° To propose one or more overall solutions, reflecting the major elements of the programme, to indicate the timescales for completion, and to examine their compat…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Applications

Article R3126-8

The concession granting authority sets the deadline for receipt of applications, depending in particular on the nature, amount and characteristics of the works or services required of the concessionai…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Compulsory licences

Article R613-8

…e of Industrial Property. Final decisions shall be entered ex officio in the National Patent Register.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Special provisions

Article R412-8

Where the indication of quantity is provided for by European Union or national regulations, it shall be expressed as a net quantity.For prepared snails in shell and oysters, the indication of quantity…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation and operation

Article R712-8

The committee may only validly meet if at least four of its seven members are present or represented. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Referral to the commission de surendettement des particuliers (household over-indebtedness commission)

Article R721-8

…as to the pursuing creditor and the registered creditors. The commission is notified by simple letter.The notification indicates that this judgement is not subject to appeal or opposition.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Judging panels

Article R131-8

The general meeting of the presidents of the panels meets at least once a year. It is convened by the President of the National Court of Asylum to consult on matters of common interest.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Procedure for visiting the foreign national's home

Article R733-8

The application is sent by any means to the court registry.The registrar registers it and stamps it and any attachments with the date and time of receipt.

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