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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Estimates and contracts.

Article 1792-3

The other items of equipment in the building are covered by a guarantee of good working order for a minimum of two years from the date of acceptance.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution

Article R4381-8

The provisions of this section govern companies formed pursuant to Title I of Law no. 90-1258 of 31 December 1990 relating to the practice of liberal professions in the form of companies and whose cor…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The Institut d'émission des départements d'outre-mer (IEDOM)

Article L721-17

In the local authorities referred to in the first paragraph of article L. 721-7, for the basic banking services referred to in III of article L. 312-1, credit institutions may not charge more than the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 12: National competition.

Article R6152-302

All candidates for this competition must meet the following conditions: 1° Either meet the conditions required for practising the profession of doctor, dental surgeon or pharmacist under articles L. 4…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Substantial difference

Article A212-194

The substantial difference within the meaning of article R. 212-90-1 and 3° of article R. 212-93, likely to exist between the declarant's professional qualification and the professional qualification…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-12

Any industrial tribunal member who, without legitimate reason and after formal notice, refuses to perform the service to which he is called may be declared to have resigned.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-14

The disciplinary sanctions applicable to councillors are: 1° A reprimand; 2° Suspension for a period not exceeding six months; 3° Disqualification from holding the office of councillor for a maximum p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-11

The acceptance by a councillor of an imperative mandate, before or after taking office and in any form whatsoever, constitutes a serious breach of his duties. This will result in the disqualification…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-13

Any breach of duty by an industrial tribunal member in the performance of his duties may constitute a disciplinary offence.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-18

Applications for relief from incapacity are addressed to the Minister of Justice. They are admissible only if a period of one year has elapsed since the refusal to install or the resignation.Any appli…

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