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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV: Public industrial and commercial services

Article R2224-23

…initions shall apply:1° "Waste": any waste as defined in Article L. 541-1-1 of the Environment Code;2° "Household waste": household waste as defined in article R. 541-8 of the Environment Code;3°"Assi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions

Article R3143-2

Failure to comply with the provisions of articles L. 3142-54 to L. 3142-59 relating to training leave for managers and youth workers and the decrees issued for their application is punishable by a thi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Resources

Article R1418-29

…ubsidies and other payments from public authorities and all national and international public and private bodies; 2° Proceeds from the shareholdings referred to in 12° of article R. 1418-13; 3° Remune…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Resources

Article R1418-27

The overall allocation provided for in article L. 1418-7 is set by order of the ministers responsible for health, social security and the budget. It is revised in the same way.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Provisions applicable to the communes of Mayotte

Article R2564-2

Article R. 2223-23-5 is not applicable to the communes of Mayotte.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: LEGAL REGIME FOR ACTS ADOPTED BY REGIONAL AUTHORITIES

Article R4141-2

I. - Proceedings published in electronic form are made available to the public on the region's website in their entirety, in an unmodifiable format and under conditions that ensure their preservation,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Information

Article R4425-2

…led to the release of a biological agent liable to cause a serious infection or illness in humans; 2° As quickly as possible, of the cause of this accident or incident and of the measures taken or to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions

Article R4462-2

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply 1° "Explosive substance or mixture" means any solid or liquid substance or mixture of substances which is capable in itself, by…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Management and training

Article R4462-26

…nce and authority to organise and direct, in accordance with this chapter and good practice, the activities for which they are responsible in the pyrotechnic enclosure. The employer must also check th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Management and training

Article R4462-28

Pursuant to Article L. 4141-2, ongoing training for workers assigned to pyrotechnic activities and to activities involving the internal transport of explosive substances or objects, including heads of…

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