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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Consolidated and combined financial statements

Article R345-1-1

Two or more undertakings referred to in Articles L. 310-1 or L. 310-1-1, insurance group companies referred to in Article L. 322-1-2, mutual insurers or unions governed by Book II of the Mutual Code o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Statutory Auditors.

Article R820-1-1

…the term "engagements" means the engagements referred to in the first paragraph of Article L. 820-1-1 and the term "services" refers to services and attestations provided by a statutory auditor, out…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Seriousness of the loss giving rise to a right to compensation from national solidarity.

Article D1142-1

The percentage mentioned in the last paragraph of Article L. 1142-1 is set at 24%. A medical accident, an iatrogenic condition or a nosocomial infection which has resulted, for a period of at least si…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

Article L613-1

…sion imposing an obligation to leave French territory.In the case provided for in 3° of article L. 611-1, the decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory does not have to be reasoned sep…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Establishment and purpose

Article D2372-1

…ents which have representatives or elected representatives within the meaning of Article L. 2352-5: 1° The identity of the companies, subsidiaries and establishments; 2° Where they are located; 3° The…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Holders of the state diploma

Article D4321-19

…tained by acquiring the skills defined in the skills reference framework mentioned in article D. 4321-15. Each skill is obtained cumulatively: 1° By validating all the teaching units relating to the c…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition of telemedical acts

Article R6316-1

Telemedicine, as defined in article L. 6316-1 , refers to medical acts performed at a distance, by means of a device using information and communication technologies. The following constitute telemedi…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Electronic communication and examination of appeals

Article R2333-120-31

…cision made following the mandatory prior administrative appeal, the request must be accompanied by:1° A copy of the payment notice for the post-parking charge;2° A copy of the compulsory prior admini…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-177-2

The inpatient sector comprises rooms with one or two beds. Each room is equipped with a call device adapted to the patient's condition. The hospitalisation sector and rehabilitation rooms have: 1° Acc…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Raising awareness of major natural hazards

Article L4823-1

…t-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the employees mentioned in article L. 4644-1 are also responsible for providing information on the prevention of natural risks, mentioned in I…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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