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French General Tax CodeIn force
5: Building lease

Article 33 bis

Subject to the provisions of article 151 quater, rents and services of any kind that constitute the price of a construction lease entered into under the conditions provided for by the

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French General Tax CodeIn force
5: Building lease

Article 33 ter

I. - Where the lease price consists, in whole or in part, of the delivery of real estate or securities under the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to the Government Commissioner

Article R112-31

Each year, the Government Commissioner informs the members of the National Sports Agency of the observations made regarding its operation and, in particular, of the exercise of his right to object. Ea…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to the Government Commissioner

Article R112-30

Each year, the Government Commissioner is informed of the conditions under which the performance objectives and related monitoring indicators have been implemented for the year, as defined in the agre…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Judicial supervision

Article R24-3

Within the time limit set by the examining magistrate, the person under investigation shall constitute and, where applicable, publish the security requested, in accordance with the laws and regulation…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to the measurement of the audience of professional employers' organisations at professional branch level and at national and cross-industry level

Article R2152-3

The number of member companies is assessed at 31 December of the year preceding the year of the declaration of candidacy provided for in article L. 2152-5.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Second-hand equipment

Article R4312-3

Second-hand lifting accessories, lifting cables, chains and straps, regardless of when they were put into service when new, are subject to the technical design and construction rules set out in Annex…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Measures in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4412-36

Only those workers required to carry out repairs or other work necessary to restore the situation are authorised to work in the affected area. They must have appropriate personal protective equipment,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Measures in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4412-35

When an accident, incident or emergency occurs, the employer shall take immediate steps to mitigate its effects and inform the workers. The employer shall implement appropriate measures to remedy the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Measures in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4412-34

Where hazardous chemical agents are present in the workplace, appropriate first aid facilities are provided. Appropriate safety drills are organised at regular intervals.

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