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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter XI: Organisations authorised to conclude contracts that may be extended to rightsholders who are not members of the organisation

Article R329-19

When the withdrawal of approval is pronounced after a contract has been extended under the conditions provided for in article L. 324-8-1, the stipulations of this contract immediately cease to have ef…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Reciprocal participations.

Article R233-19

The notice sent to a company, pursuant to Article R. 233-17, is brought to the attention of shareholders by the report of the Board of Directors, the Management Board or the Executive Chairmen, as the…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to safeguard procedures, receivership, compulsory liquidation and conciliation procedures applicable to credit institutions, finance companies, electronic money institutions, payment institutions and investment firms.

Article R613-19

In the event of the opening of receivership or liquidation proceedings in respect of a credit institution or investment firm, the deposit guarantee and resolution fund referred to in Article L. 312-4,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Operation and control.

Article R522-19

The General Inspectorate for Industry and Commerce has permanent delegated authority to exercise the supervision and control of approved general shops incumbent on the Prefect, under the conditions se…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Appeal procedures

Article R3211-19

The case shall be referred to the First President or his delegate by a reasoned statement of appeal sent by any means to the registry of the Court of Appeal. The statement shall be recorded, stating t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Shared functions

Article R6132-19

In order to jointly organise medical biology, diagnostic and interventional imaging and pharmacy activities, as well as clinical or medico-technical activities, the establishments belonging to the con…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to elected employees

Article R7125-19

Training leave is granted as of right in order to take part in a training course or attend a training session that meets the criteria set out in article R. 7125-15.It may, however, be refused by the e…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to elected employees

Article R7227-19

Training leave is granted as of right in order to take part in a training course or attend a training session that meets the criteria set out in article R. 7227-15.It may, however, be refused by the e…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Compulsory licences in the interests of public health

Article R613-19

Within a maximum period of two months from receipt of the request, the committee referred to in Article R. 613-10 gives its opinion on the conditions for granting the exploitation licence, particularl…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-19

In cases where the case is brought directly before it or where it appears that the case referred by the conciliation and referral office is not ready to be heard, the adjudication office may take all…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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