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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation to practise for holders of evidence of formal qualifications as a dental surgeon obtained in the province of Quebec

Article D4111-28

Once they have been entered on the roll, holders of the authorisation to practise the profession of dental surgeon must complete a six-month training period, on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-ti…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Provisions applicable to employer groups

Article D6325-28

If the review of the implementation report shows that the number of support measures carried out is less than that provided for in the agreement or that the content and methods of implementation of th…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Accounting obligations applicable to certain traders.

Article L123-27

As an exception to the provisions of the third paragraph of Article L. 123-18, natural persons placed by option or by operation of law under the simplified real tax regime may use a simplified valuati…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The introduction of a period allowing employees to make an offer in the event of the sale of a business in companies that are not required to set up a works council.

Article L141-27

This section shall not apply: 1° In the event of the sale of the business to a spouse, ascendant or descendant; 2° To businesses that are the subject of conciliation, safeguard, receivership or liquid…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Refusal to renew.

Article L145-27

If it is established against the lessor that he has exercised the rights granted to him under articles L. 145-17 et seq that with a view to fraudulently defeating the tenant's rights, in particular th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Formation of the credit agreement

Article L312-27

The creditor is automatically liable to the borrower for the proper performance of the obligations relating to the formation of the credit agreement, whether these obligations are to be performed by t…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Expertise operations.

Article 278-1

The expert may be assisted in the performance of his mission by the person of his choice, who acts under his control and responsibility.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Administrative decisions

Article 27-2

Decrees granting acquisition, naturalisation or reinstatement may be revoked with the assent of the Conseil d'Etat within two years of their publication in the Journal officiel if the applicant does n…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Administrative decisions

Article 27-1

Decrees concerning acquisition, naturalisation or reinstatement, authorisation to lose French nationality, loss or forfeiture of this nationality, are issued and published in the forms laid down by de…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 6 : Provisions common to certain methods of acquiring French nationality

Article 21-27

No one may acquire French nationality or be reinstated in this nationality if they have been convicted of crimes or offences constituting an attack on the fundamental interests of the Nation or an act…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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