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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Exposure to asbestos in buildings.

Article R1337-2

In this section, "the owner" refers to the persons defined in II and III of article R. 1334-14.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4221-20

The following are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat: 1° The time limit within which the committee referred to in article L. 4221-12 must issue an opinion ; 2° The composition and operation of…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-15

The alienation of the majority of the shares of a co-owned vessel alone triggers the application of article L. 173-14.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: General health administration

Article L1535-1

The provisions of articles L. 1413-13 and L. 1413-14 are applicable to the French Southern and Antarctic Territories.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R121-6

…Article L. 121-4 is set at 10,000 euros.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Additional requirements for mobile work equipment

Article R4324-35

If there is a risk that a ride-on worker will be crushed between parts of the mobile work equipment and the ground when the equipment overturns or tips over, the equipment must be fitted with a system…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Attachment

Article R222-21

…R. 221-13, subject to the penalties set out inArticle 314-6 of the Fr…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Registration and publication of deeds, agreements and judgements

Article L123-2

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Rights of foreign employees.

Article L8252-4

…L. 740-1 or…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article D112-15

The decisions of the Board of Directors are enforceable if, within fifteen days of their receipt, the Minister responsible for sport has not made any observations known. However, decisions relating to…

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