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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: National identification system and register of companies and their establishments

Article A123-87

The computerised processing of the national identification system and register of companies and establishments (SIRENE) governed by articles R. 123-220 et seq. is implemented by the Institut national…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Common provisions

Article R4362-6

The commission of opticians in the region designated by order of the Minister for Health comprises :1° The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion or his/her representative, as Chairman…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
Section 4: Special measures.

Article 20

1. In the cases listed in article 2 of law no. 83-1119 of 23 December 1983, the following may be decided, in accordance with the terms and conditions of application laid down by decree in the Conseil…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers of the overseas regions in relation to economic development and regional planning

Article L4433-23

The regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion may participate in the capital of property companies created in the overseas regions pursuant to the provisions of 2° of Article 2 of the loi n° 46-860 d…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-16

All permanent or casual staff of the establishment must be familiar with the surveillance and rescue organisation plan, transmitted in accordance with the conditions set out in article D. 322-16. The…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-17

An extract from this plan is displayed in a place where everyone can see it, particularly at the edge of the baths. In particular, users must be able to read the provisions relating to alarm procedure…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-12

The lifeguard and rescue organisation plan referred to in article D. 322-16 is drawn up by the operator of the bathing establishment with paid access. It forms part of the general safety organisation…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-15

The surveillance and rescue organisation plan may provide for the operator to organise periodic drills to simulate the alarm phase, so that personnel can be trained in search and rescue operations.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-14

Based on the elements mentioned in article A. 322-13, and for each identified time slot corresponding to the same type of organisation defined, the surveillance and emergency organisation plan determi…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Events and meetings subject to declaration

Article A331-19

The administrative authority issues a declaration receipt to the organiser when the application is complete. This receipt is also sent by the prefect to the local police authorities concerned by the e…

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