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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Rules applicable to certain global contracts

Article L2171-1

…al contracts awarded by way of derogation from the principle of allotment:1° Design-build contracts;2° Global performance contracts;3° Global sectoral contracts.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Assessment and certification.

Article R6113-12

The purpose of the certification procedure for the health care organisations and bodies mentioned in articles L. 6113-4 and L. 6147-8 is to assess the quality and safety of the care provided and of al…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
VI: Transfers free of charge

Article 793 quater

When the undertaking provided for in the fourth paragraph of 6° of 2 of article 793 is not complied with, the duties are recalled, increased by the late payment interest referred to in article 1727.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Pharmacy inspection.

Article L5425-1

Placing on the market or using returnable products under the conditions set out in article L. 5127-2 is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €150,000.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to auctioneers, bailiffs, notaries and lawyers

Article R444-67

The provisions of this Title, with the exception of those of paragraph 1 of sub-section 1 of section 2, are applicable to notaries in the departments of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and organisation of safety information and training

Article R4141-1

…sks. It is one of the elements of the annual occupational risk prevention programme provided for in 2° of Article L. 4612-16.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4213-1

The project owner designs and builds the buildings and their fittings in such a way that they comply with the lighting rules set out in articles R. 4223-2 to R. 4223-11.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article R5112-4

The French pharmacopoeia is supplemented by a national formulary. The provisions of this national formulary may be made compulsory under the conditions set out in article R. 5112-2.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Health and safety coordination and coordinator.

Article L4532-7

…t development phase, and by the person who actually manages the site during the construction phase; 2° In the case of operations not subject to planning permission, by one of the contractors present o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Pursuit of the activity of entrepreneur of live performances on an ancillary basis

Article L7122-19

…pal activity or purpose is not the operation of venues, or the production or broadcasting of shows; 2° Groups of volunteer amateur artists who occasionally call upon the services of one or more paid p…

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