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Showing 801810 of 66740 articles for Art. 1873-1 and 1873-13

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 16: Hygiene measures.

Article R4534-138

…as those made available to these companies on sites subject to the obligation to coordinate safety and health protection, comply with the following provisions: 1° Ventilation and sanitation rules pro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Donation and use of elements and products of the human body.

Article L1542-13

Titles V and VI of Book II of this Part are applicable in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, subject to the following adaptations:a) The following sentence is added to article L. 1251-1 : "An agreeme…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Disciplinary chambers of first instance and regional and inter-regional councils.

Article L4124-13

Doctors and dental surgeons registered on the roll of the relevant order in Guadeloupe, French Guyana and Martinique are subject to the jurisdiction of an inter-regional council of the order of doctor…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Establishment and operation of the economic, social and environmental database

Article R2312-13

The information contained in the database which is of a confidential nature must be presented as such by the employer who shall indicate the duration of the confidential nature of this information whi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Respective rights and duties of management and staff under their authority

Article R8124-13

…oyees may hold political office under the conditions guaranteed in particular by the Electoral Code and the General Code of Local Authorities, subject to the provisions of article R. 8124-15.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L941-13

…of the law of 28 May 1943 on the application to foreigners of the laws relating to leases for rent and farm leases" are deleted.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for swearing in

Article L131-13

…bankruptcy or any other sanction pursuant to Title V of Book VI or previously applicable provisions and not have been the perpetrator of acts contrary to honour or probity that have led to a criminal…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance of the plan

Article R144-13

…third of its members. The agenda for the meeting is set by the person calling the meeting. Minutes and an attendance register are kept of Committee meetings. II - At least half of the members of the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Transfer of the business.

Article L642-13

…he person who has submitted the acquisition offer allowing the best conditions to ensure employment and the payment of creditors in the most sustainable manner.The court shall rule after hearing or du…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Recommendations sent to subscribers

Article R331-13

…law no. 86-1067 of 30 September 1986 relating to freedom of communication or by an agent authorised and sworn pursuant to article R. 331-2.The record shall be signed by the person concerned and by his…

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