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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Professional acts.

Article R4311-12-1

Students preparing for the State-qualified nurse anaesthetist diploma may take part in the activities mentioned in article R. 4311-12 in the presence of a State-qualified nurse anaesthetist.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Scaffolding

Article R4323-80

When certain parts of a scaffold are not ready for use, particularly during erection, dismantling or alterations, these parts constitute restricted areas which are equipped with devices to prevent una…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Strings

Article R4323-89

The use of rope access and positioning techniques is subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1° The system comprises at least one working rope, constituting a means of access, descent and…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L113-12-1

Unilateral cancellation by the insurer of an insurance contract covering a natural person outside their professional activity, in the cases provided for in this book or pursuant to the first paragraph…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Tasks and accreditation of associations providing assistance to victims of crime

Article D1-12-13

Authorisation may be suspended and then withdrawn: a) In the event of an undeclared change to the association's articles of association; b) In the event of failure to comply with one of the conditions…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-12-1

…rdance with the provisions of III of Article L. 228-12 may be retained in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Articles L. 225-210 to L. 225-214. They may be assigned or transferred by…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Fire insurance.

Article L122-8

…new French Forestry Code, the insurer may apply an additional deductible of up to 5,000 euros over and above any deductibles provided for in the contract.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title I: Trademarks and service marks

Article R712-12-1

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French General Tax CodeIn force
4: Income from receivables, deposits and guarantees

Article 125-00 A

…f a loan granted under the conditions provided for in article 7 of article L. 511-6 of the Monetary and Financial Code or of a free loan mentioned in article L. 548-1 of the same code is chargeable, f…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibited activities, checks and investigations

Article L232-12-1

…in accordance with the provisions of Law no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 relating to information, files and freedoms, under conditions set by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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