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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R5313-2

The Agency's inspectors shall carry out inspections as decided by the Agency's Director General, who shall issue a letter of assignment to the inspector in charge of the investigation. This letter spe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Applicable procedures.

Article R5221-22

…a) the EC declaration of conformity, full quality assurance system ; b) the EC type-examination, combined with the EC declaration of conformity, production quality assurance; 3° For in vitro diagno…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
New regulatory part

Article Annexe à l'article R221-1

MODEL WITHDRAWAL FORM(Please complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract.)For the attention of [the trader insert name, geographical address and e-mail address here]:I…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Sale and transfer of shares.

Article R6223-33

…eceased partner's shares to a third party outside the company, the procedure shall be in accordance with the provisions of articles R. 6223-26 and R. 6223-27. During the same period, if the company, t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Automatic registrations

Article R123-303

…ed in Article R. 123-1, the entry of the mention of this status in the National Register of Companies. It proceeds in the same way when the status of craftsman or artisan d'art is awarded in accordanc…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Health conditions inherent in residential premises

Article R1331-33

The dwelling has a functional and adequate heat regulation system, which can be provided by various means such as thermal insulation, the presence of shutters, the possibility of night ventilation, th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Collective protection measures

Article R4451-20

…s into account other occupational risk factors identified in the workplace, particularly when their combined effects are likely to aggravate the effects of exposure to ionising radiation.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Matrimonial brokerage contracts

Article L224-91

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 221-18, within seven days of signing the contract, the contracting party of the professional referred to in article L. 224-90 may go back on his commi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Matrimonial brokerage contracts

Article L224-92

If the period mentioned in article L. 224-91 expires on a Saturday, Sunday or public or bank holiday, this period is extended until the next working day.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Matrimonial brokerage contracts

Article L224-90

The offer of meetings with a view to marriage or a stable union, proposed by a professional, shall be the subject of a written contract, drawn up in legible characters, a copy of which shall be given…

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