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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Consultation of the Martinique Assembly by the Government

Article L7252-1

The Assembly of Martinique may submit proposals to amend or adapt legislative or regulatory provisions in force or in the process of being drawn up, as well as any proposals relating to the conditions…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Decisions.

Article R464-9-2

After examining the observations received, the Minister for the Economy informs each company concerned of his decision by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. He may close the case or or…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Settlement of public claims.

Article D626-14

Applications for debt remission are examined by a commission comprising the heads of financial services and representatives of the bodies and institutions concerned. The composition and operating cond…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Approval procedures for bodies carrying out inspections

Article R3115-45

Failure to receive the annual activity report from the approved person or body referred to in article R. 3115-43, or the sending of an incomplete annual report within seven days of 1st March of the fo…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation to set up within a reference area

Article R761-12-6

The prefect's decision shall state the reasons on which it is based and shall mention the time limits and channels for appeal. It is notified to the applicant either by administrative means against a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation to set up within a reference area

Article R761-12-2

If the file contains all the documents required to examine the application for authorisation, the prefect will send the applicant, within fifteen days of receipt of the application, a receipt of depos…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Creation, transfer or regrouping

Article R5125-2

The Director General of the Regional Health Agency for the place where the operation is planned shall send the complete application file provided for in I of Article R. 5125-1 to the competent council…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation procedure for bodies responsible for vocational integration and training initiatives

Article R6121-4

The method of prior publicity is the responsibility of the region. It includes the following elements: 1° The information to be provided by the applicant, relating to its financial capacity, in partic…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Skills assessment

Article R6313-8

When the skills assessment is carried out as part of the skills development plan mentioned in 1° of article L. 6312-1 or as part of redeployment leave under the conditions set out in article L. 1233-7…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Drawing up and auditing the accounts of the social and economic committee

Article L2315-74

When the statutory auditor of the social and economic committee, in the course of carrying out his duties, identifies facts likely to jeopardise the continued operation of the social and economic comm…

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