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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions

Article R4462-1

…or buildings.The following pyrotechnic activities are not covered by the provisions of this chapter:1° The conservation, assembly or dismantling of pyrotechnic objects, the operation of which does not…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation

Article R6322-11

The Director General of the Regional Health Agency shall declare that the authorisation has lapsed. The three-year period referred to in the third paragraph of Article L. 6322-1 runs from the date of…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General rules for extension and enlargement

Article D2261-4-1

The group of experts responsible for assessing the economic and social effects likely to result from the extension of an agreement or their amendments as provided for inArticle L. 2261-27-1 is made up…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Fields of activity covered by national cost studies

Article R6113-53

…national cost studies referred to in Article L. 6113-11 may cover the following fields of activity:1° The activities mentioned in 1° of article R. 162-33 of the Social Security Code; 2° The activitie…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article A121-1-2

In motor third party liability insurance, the increases listed below may only be added to the reference premium modified, where applicable, by the additional premiums or reductions mentioned in articl…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Film ombudsman

Article L213-6

The Film Ombudsman refers to the Autorité de la concurrence any practices prohibited by articles L. 420-1, L. 420-2 and L. 420-5 of the French Commercial Code that come to his attention in the film di…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for ships.

Article 192

1. Foodstuffs and provisions not exceeding what is necessary on board ships bound for foreign countries are not subject to customs duties.2. If the quantities to be taken on board appear to be too gre…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Rules applicable to the assignment and recovery of receivables and the preservation of assets.

Article D214-227-1

…r in the fourth paragraph of 3° of V of Article L. 214-169 shall include the following information: 1° The title "instrument of acceptance of the assignment or pledge of a business claim"; 2° A refere…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles.

Article L4622-2

…rking life, a state of health which is compatible with remaining in employment. To this end, they : 1° Conduct occupational health initiatives, with the aim of preserving the physical and mental healt…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1 The Training and Employment Committee

Article A142-11

The permanent Nordic ski section mentioned in article A. 142-8 is made up of the following people:1° The Director General of the Ecole Nationale des Sports de Montagne, Chairman ; 2° A representative…

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