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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Administration of establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry.

Article R712-9

The supervisory authority may automatically enter compulsory expenditure, and in particular: 1° Staff costs; 2° Loan repayments; 3° Taxes, levies or any charge provided for by a legislative or regulat…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Operating licences

Article R3332-9

In order to monitor the operation of the approved body, the Minister of the Interior and the Prefect of the département or, in Paris, the Prefect of the Police or, in the département of Bouches-du-Rhô…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Quantitative targets for healthcare provision

Article D6121-9

The quantitative targets for healthcare provision mentioned in article D. 6121-6 are expressed, by zone defined in 2° of the I of article L. 1434-3, for heavy equipment:-the number of sites with a spe…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Life insurance and capitalisation operations

Article A132-9

The obligation to provide the information referred to in Article L. 132-9-1 is validly fulfilled if the contract, or the notice in the case of contracts referred to in Article L. 141-1, contains the f…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title Ia: Electronically supervised home detention sentence

Article D49-93

Where the person sentenced to a measure of penal restraint must comply with the obligation to refrain from appearing in a specially designated place or area, in order to avoid contact with the victim…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Psychotropic substances and preparations

Article R5132-91

Persons engaged in the manufacture, processing and domestic and international trade of psychotropic substances and their preparations are required to enter in a register or to record by any appropriat…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: DECISIONS THAT MAY ASSORT THE DECISION REQUIRING LEAVING FRENCH TERRITORY

Article L612-9

Unless they have not complied with a previous decision requiring them to leave French territory or if their behaviour constitutes a threat to public order, articles L. 612-6, L. 612-7 and L. 612-8 do…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorisation procedure

Article R1321-9

Exceptionally, a temporary authorisation to use water for human consumption may be granted by the Prefect when:1° A restriction in use or an interruption in distribution is imminent or effective, due…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Installation and operation

Article R5126-99

In order to enable the competent departments to check that the pharmacy for internal use of the central army pharmacy complies with the provisions of Articles R. 5126-97 and R. 5126-98, the Minister f…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article L621-9

I.-In order to carry out its mission, the AMF conducts inspections and investigations.It shall ensure that the following offers and transactions are lawful:1° Transactions in financial instruments whe…

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