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Showing 16611670 of 53863 articles for Art. Rép. Cherki: AN 24-1-2017 n° 94515

French Customs CodeIn force
Section 1a: The European Public Prosecutor's Office

Article 344-1

In accordance with the provisions of Article 696-111 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, when they relate to offences provided for in this Code, the alerts provided for in Article 24 of Council Regulat…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article L654-1

…the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the following provisions are applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands in their wording resulting from Ordinance no. 2020-1733 of 16 December 2020, unle…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: Common provisions.

Article 1324

Where there is no known successor and the tenancy agreement has ended, the president of the judicial court or his delegate may authorise, under the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of ar…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: Common provisions.

Article 1326

The provisions of this section shall apply to the affixing of seals ordered in civil matters pursuant to a specific provision, unless incompatible with the matter in question or otherwise provided.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: Common provisions.

Article 1325

…l officer may refer the matter to the president of the judicial court by simple petition. The assistance of a lawyer is not compulsory.If a dispute arises between the parties, the matter shall be refe…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 1a: Foreign nationals with an innovative economic project

Article R421-34-1

Prior to submitting their application for the multiannual residence permit provided for in article L. 421-17, foreign nationals must request an opinion from the Ministry of the Economy on the innovati…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 5: Termination of the duties of an employed commercial court clerk in the event of termination of the employment contract

Article R743-139-15

…s as a public official by the salaried commercial court clerk, as well as that of his professional mandates, are suspended from the day of the termination of the employment contract, whatever the caus…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 5: Termination of the duties of an employed commercial court clerk in the event of termination of the employment contract

Article R743-139-18

The holder of the office refers the matter to the chairman of the commission by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The letter of referral shall specify the reasons given in support of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 5: Termination of the duties of an employed commercial court clerk in the event of termination of the employment contract

Article R743-139-17

Any dismissal, envisaged by the holder of the office, of an employed commercial court clerk is subject to the opinion of a national commission composed as follows:1° A magistrate, chairman;2° Two offi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 5: Termination of the duties of an employed commercial court clerk in the event of termination of the employment contract

Article R743-139-19

After hearing the parties and the president of the Conseil national des greffiers des tribunaux de commerce in adversarial proceedings and provoking any explanations or communication of useful documen…

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