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Showing 14411450 of 51836 articles for Art. s. L 623-19 to L 623-21

French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article R242-19

The fact that a professional distributes a personalised ad that does not comply with the requirements of article L. 224-93 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Judgment of compulsory liquidation.

Article R641-21

The court clerk shall notify the other party to the contract of the decision of the juge-commissaire granting the liquidator, or the administrator where one has been appointed, the extension provided…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Operation

Article R4021-19

The members of the bodies of the National Agency for Continuing Professional Development and the persons who take part in the work of the National Agency for Continuing Professional Development are su…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Reception facilities

Article R551-21

For the application of 2° of article L. 551-16, an asylum seeker is considered to have left their place of accommodation if they are absent for more than a week without valid justification.In this cas…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-21

No later than two days after recruitment, the employer shall provide the employee with a copy of the second part of the single, simplified declaration enabling the obligations relating to the form, co…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific technical provisions the popular retirement savings plan

Article R144-19

I. - For plans not covered by articles L. 134-1 or L. 441-1 of this Code, or byarticle L. 222-1 of the Mutual Code : 1° The capitalisation reserve is constituted for each portfolio of securities and i…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions applicable to the use of counterfoil receipt books

Article A37-21

In order to record offences subject to the fixed fine procedure and to receive payment for them, where payment is made immediately, ticketing officers use standard counterfoil receipt books, measuring…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Workplace layout

Article R4451-21

The provisions of this sub-section do not apply to: 1° Aircraft and spacecraft; 2° Operations involving the transport of radioactive substances outside an establishment, its outbuildings or worksites;…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions relating to the implementation by organisers of profit-making sporting events of automated processing of personal data for the purposes of Article L. 332-1

Article R332-19

Creations, modifications and consultations are recorded, including the identification of the consultant as well as the date, time and purpose of the consultation. Information relating to consultations…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Single chapter: The Autorité des marchés financiers

Article R621-19

…may decide, after obtaining the assent of the Accounting Officer:1° In the event of hardship for debtors, to grant an ex gratia remission of AMF claims, except for the duties and contributions mention…

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