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Showing 731740 of 69024 articles for Art. L. 221-8 + Art. R. 221-30 à R. 221-37

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 5: Regional cooperation

Article R4433-37

…e Minister responsible for Overseas France, and each of the local authorities mentioned in articles L. 4433-4-5-1 or L. 4433-4-5-3 defines the conditions under which local authority employees are rece…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Waiver - Forfeiture

Article R623-37

A breeder whose rights may be forfeited pursuant to 1° and 2° of the first paragraph of Article L. 623-23 shall be given formal notice to put an end to this situation by means of a notification sent t…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Fire prevention and fire-fighting resources

Article R4216-30

…ply with the provisions relating to fire prevention and fire-fighting resources set out in articles R. 4227-28 to R. 4227-41.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R512-30

…are subject to the disclosure formalities to which commercial companies are subject under articles R. 123-150 to R. 123-162 of the French Commercial Code.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Local fire and rescue services

Article R1424-37

…igade being attached to the departmental fire brigade, under the conditions provided for in article L. 1424-15, the prefect dissolves the corps by order issued after consultation with the departmental…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R61-30

The extension of the duration of placement under mobile electronic surveillance provided for in the fifth paragraph of Article 763-10 is decided in accordance with the procedures laid down by l'articl…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Registrations and amending registrations carried out ex officio

Article R123-301

…of the National Register of Companies the accounting documents provided for in 3° and 4° of Article R. 123-266 and in 3° of Article R. 123-251, which have not been filed electronically, as in the case…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Corrective measures, restrictions on use, interruption of distribution, exemptions, information and advice for consumers

Article R1321-30

When corrective measures are taken under articles R. 1321-27, R. 1321-28 and R. 1321-29, consumers are informed immediately by the person responsible for water production or distribution.In the cases…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Maintenance and quality control obligations

Article R5212-30

…ted bodies carry out the inspections in accordance with the specific provisions set out in Articles R. 5212-27 and R. 5212-27-1. Each external quality control gives rise to a report on the maintenance…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 3: Working conditions of the pharmacists or veterinary surgeons responsible and delegated.

Article R5142-30

…urgeon who owns the business must provide proof of the practical experience provided for in article R. 5142-16 or article R. 5142-18, as appropriate.

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