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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to confiscation orders issued by French courts

Article 713-6

In principle, the confiscation order is transmitted for enforcement to a single State. If the confiscation order relates to specific items of property, the public prosecutor shall transmit it, togethe…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Installation of work equipment

Article R4323-6

Work equipment and its components are installed and must be capable of being used in such a way as to ensure their stability.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Automated national criminal database for perpetrators of terrorist offences

Article 706-25-6

Without prejudice to the application of articles 706-25-11 and 706-25-12, the information mentioned in Article 706-25-4 concerning the same person shall be removed from the file on the death of the pe…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Semiconductor products

Article L622-6

The prohibition provided for in the preceding article shall take effect on the date of filing or the date of first commercial exploitation if earlier. It shall vest in the owner of the registration un…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: National Consumer Institute

Article L822-6

The commission recommends deleting or amending clauses that are unfair.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4322-61

The chiropodist must always set his fees with tact and moderation. He is free to provide treatment free of charge. He must comply with the provisions of articles L. 1111-3-2 and L. 1111-3-3 with regar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4322-60

…uired to offer a patient expensive prostheses or orthoses, he will first draw up a written estimate and give it to the patient.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorisation procedure

Article R1321-6

…application for authorisation to use water for human consumption, provided for in I of article L. 1321-7, is sent to the prefect of the department(s) in which the facilities are located.The applicatio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Objection to the hiring of apprentices

Article R6225-6

When the Prefect decides to oppose the hiring of apprentices, in application of article L. 6225-1 or article R. 6223-16, the employer may ask him to put an end to this opposition. He shall attach to h…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Property and undivided rights between several communes

Article L5222-6

Decrees in the Council of State shall, where necessary, lay down the detailed rules for the application of this chapter.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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