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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Use of labels

Article R2111-15

The purchaser may require a particular label provided that the characteristics demonstrated by this label: 1° Are related to the subject of the contract within the meaning of Article L. 2112-3; 2° Ena…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Ingredients and emissions

Article L3512-15

I.-The sale, distribution or offer free of charge of cigarettes whose maximum tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide content exceeds the levels set by order of the Minister for Health is prohibited. II.-Th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Organisation and operation

Article R1123-15

The committee adopts internal regulations in accordance with a standard document defined by order of the Minister for Health. These rules are forwarded to the National Commission for Research Involvin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Organisation and operation

Article R1431-15

The Conseil supérieur de la prud'homie may set up working groups from among its members to carry out studies on specific issues falling within its remit.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions for authorisation.

Article R1243-15

…ority of the person in charge or the person responsible for the activities mentioned in article R. 1243-12. These establishments have at least : 1° A person responsible for preparation. Only persons w…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Financial regime (R)

Article R2221-15

The competent State authority referred to in b of article L. 2221-5-1 is the departmental or, where appropriate, regional director of public finances.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Benefits in kind

Article D3231-15

…valued at two and a half times the hourly rate of the guaranteed minimum provided for in article L. 3231-12. The monthly accommodation benefit is valued at eight times this same rate. The valuation of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Youth employment contract

Article R5131-15

The youth employment contract referred to in article L. 5131-6 is opened by the legal representative of the local mission or Pôle emploi to young people who are not students or in training and who are…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Operation and meetings.

Article R5312-15

The agenda for each meeting is drawn up by the Chairman, after consultation with the Vice-Chairmen, and on the proposal of the Director General. A meeting may be convened at the request of the Ministe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Withdrawal of approval

Article R7232-15

The decision to withdraw authorisation is published in the prefecture's registry of administrative acts. The prefect will inform the president of the departmental councils concerned, the minister resp…

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