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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Sectors.

Article D4622-25

The inter-company occupational health and prevention service is organised into geographical, professional or inter-professional sectors.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Sectors.

Article D4622-27

…has at least one fixed medical centre. In each fixed or mobile medical centre, a list of the names and contact details of: 1° The occupational physicians in the sector; 2° The other members of the mu…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Contract for the sale of travel and holidays.

Article R211-3-1

The exchange of pre-contractual information or the provision of contractual terms and conditions shall be in writing. This may be done electronically. The name or company name and address of the organ…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XVI: Prosecution, investigation and trial of drug trafficking offences

Article 706-30-1

…t, in the presence of two witnesses requested by the investigating judge or judicial police officer and chosen from persons other than those under their authority. The weighing may also be carried out…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Nordic cross-country skiing and related activities.

Article A212-192-3

…onsiders, after receiving the opinion of the permanent cross-country skiing section of the training and employment commission of the Higher Mountain Sports Council, that there is a substantial differe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Determining the topics, timetable and method of negotiation

Article L2222-3-1

…ive agreement may define the method by which negotiations can be conducted in conditions of loyalty and mutual trust between the parties. This agreement or arrangement specifies the nature of the info…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Missions and components of the public employment service.

Article L5311-3-1

The State may delegate to the region, under the conditions set out inarticle L. 1111-8-1 of the General Local Authorities Code and after consulting the Regional Employment, Training and Vocational Gui…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Eligible training courses and use of the account

Article L6323-17-3

The duration of the professional transition project corresponds to the duration of the training course.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Conditions, procedures for issuing authorisation and related obligations

Article D1-12-3

The approval referred to in article D. 1-12-1 may only be issued to victim support associations which, on the date of the application for approval, have been able to demonstrate for at least one year…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Pharmacists and veterinary assistants in veterinary pharmaceutical establishments.

Article R5142-37-1

…must have at least six months' professional experience under the conditions set out in article R. 5142-16 before taking on this role.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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