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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Account management

Article L4163-15

…in the account the points corresponding to the data declared by the employer pursuant to article L. 4163-6 and shall inform the worker each year of the points acquired in respect of the previous year…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article D3142-15

The employer's refusal to grant sabbatical leave is notified to the employee by any means that confers a date certain.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Provisions specific to entry 3: "cardiac intensive care".

Article D6124-29-4

…s, by at least : 1° The presence on site of a doctor with training or experience in critical care ; 2° An on-call doctor specialising in the discipline, able to intervene within a timeframe compatible…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: European investigation decisions under Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014

Article 694-15

…less otherwise provided for by this Code, requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between France and the other Member States of the European Union shall be made via European Investiga…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Reduction in the number of candidates

Article R2142-15

The purchaser may limit the number of candidates admitted to tender or to take part in the dialogue, provided that this number is sufficient to ensure effective competition.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-15

…or appointed by the consortium assumes the obligations incumbent on the purchaser under articles R. 2332-9 to R. 2332-14.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The decision of the departmental committee.

Article L752-15

Commercial authorisation is issued prior to the completion of the project if planning permission is not required.The authorisation is granted per square metre of sales area.A new application is requir…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: National Commission for Decentralised Cooperation (R)

Article R1115-15

The National Commission for Decentralised Cooperation shall set up a standing committee from among its members, made up of the vice-president, one of the representatives of the regions and the local a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to elected employees (R).

Article R2123-15

…ho is an employee must, when he wishes to benefit from the training leave referred to in article L. 2123-13, submit his request in writing to his employer at least thirty days in advance, specifying t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Minimum standards applicable to antenatal consultations.

Article R2122-15

…ve the rules of medical confidentiality, and consultation records must be kept safe from any indiscretion, under the responsibility of the doctor in charge.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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