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Showing 611620 of 68978 articles for Art. s. L. 145-1 to L. 145-60 + R. 145-1 to R. 145-38

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Annex I

Article Sommaire

…04. Means of settlement 05. Payment of sum…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Appeals to the Court of Cassation

Article 600

…advantage against the party being prosecuted of the violation or omission of the rules established to ensure the latter's defence.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Freedom to provide services.

Article R4311-38-2

…egisters the service provider on a special list. This registration is exempt from the payment of fees. The Conseil national de l'ordre will send the applicant a receipt stating his registration number…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Proposed agreement

Article R15-33-60-2

When the Public Prosecutor wishes to propose the conclusion of a judicial public interest agreement, he shall indicate to the accused legal entity the possibility of being assisted by a lawyer. Except…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 380-3-1

…ppeal, if the accused is detained, or the date on which the accused was subsequently remanded in custody pursuant to the decision handed down at first instance. However, if the hearing on the merits o…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 380-2-1

…not lodged an appeal, the civil party is notified by any means of the date on which the case is due to be heard.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Referencing digital health services and tools in the digital health space

Article D1111-38-1

The members of the commission for referencing digital services and tools in the digital health space service catalogue mentioned in article R. 1111-38, with the exception of ex officio members, may re…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Minority rights

Article 388-1-1

The legal administrator represents the minor in all acts of civil life, except in cases where the law or custom authorises minors to act themselves.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial organisation

Article R114-38

…nt of accounting officers is overseen by the local departmental or, where applicable, regional director of public finance. Accounting officers are also subject to audits by the Inspectorate General of…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classified tourist resorts.

Article R133-38

The deliberation requesting classification as a tourist resort, accompanied by the application file, is sent by the mayor to the departmental prefect by electronic means or, failing that, by post.The…

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