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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Maintenance of the National Register of Companies

Article R123-293

The keeper of the national register shall enter the information and attach the documents filed within one clear working day of receipt of the declaration or, for information and documents subject to v…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Regional health project

Article R1434-2

The strategic policy framework, the regional health plan and the regional programme for access to prevention and care for the most disadvantaged people, which make up the regional health project, may…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Reimbursement of expenses

Article R7125-28

Assembly members with disabilities referred to in the second paragraph of Article L. 7125-22 and covered by the provisions of Articles L. 5213-1 and L. 5213-2 of the Labour Code or who may claim the b…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Reimbursement of expenses

Article R7227-28

Assembly councillors and executive councillors with disabilities referred to in the second paragraph of Article L. 7227-23 and covered by the provisions of Articles L. 5213-1 and L. 5213-2 of the Labo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Administrative penalties

Article R7122-27

The regional prefect for the location of the main establishment shall impose the penalties provided for in II and III of article L. 7122-16 and in article R. 7122-26 after notifying the accused person…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: MEDIATION

Article R615-2

The members of the commission are appointed by order of the Minister for the Economy for a renewable term of three years, on the recommendation of the Vice-President of the Conseil d'Etat in the case…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Youth employment contract

Article R5131-21

The following are considered to be fully deductible resources pursuant to 1° of article R. 5131-20: 1° Allowances paid to workers deprived of employment pursuant to Title II of Book IV of Part Five of…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Application of international agreements and European Union law

Article R614-20

The provisions of articles R. 411-19 to R. 411-26 and R. 618-1 to R. 618-3 are applicable to the decisions, notification and time limits provided for in articles R. 614-1 to R. 614-19.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: RECOGNITION OF OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENCE IN FRANCE

Article R822-2

The lump-sum contribution representing the costs of removing the foreign national from French territory provided for in article L. 822-2 is due for each employee who is in an irregular situation with…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules of good conduct and organisation

Article R519-29

The intermediary shall explain to the customer, including the potential customer, the reasons for his proposals and how he has taken account of the information he has obtained from the customer.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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