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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Special provisions relating to general insurance in the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle

Article L191-3

The provisions of this Title may not be amended by agreement, except those which give the parties a simple option and which are contained in Articles L. 191-7, L. 192-2 and L. 192-3.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L2301-1

…pplication of this book and by way of derogation from article L. 1111-3, the employees mentioned in 2° and 4° of the same article L. 1111-3 are taken into account when calculating the company's workfo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Proceedings with compulsory representation.

Article 910-1

The submissions required by articles 905-2 and 908 to 910 are those, addressed to the court, which are delivered to the registry and notified within the time limits provided for by these texts and whi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Salary

Article R1262-7

When the period of secondment in France exceeds one month, the provisions relating to the monthly wage system, set out in articles L. 3242-1 and L. 3242-2, are applicable to employees on secondment.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Special conditions for the "locomotor" option

Article D6124-177-19

…for in article D. 6124-177-3, the multidisciplinary team includes: 1° At least one physiotherapist; 2° At least one occupational therapist; 3° At least one psychologist.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: The General Council.

Article R142-7

…the Banque de France, on leave, on secondment, on availability for national service, or mobilised; 2° Non-tenured employees of the Banque de France who have been recruited for at least three months o…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Donation and use of elements and products of the human body.

Article L1522-10

Title VI of Book II of this Part is applicable to Wallis and Futuna.Article L. 1261-1 shall apply there in the version resulting from Law no. 2021-1017 of 2 August 2021.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article 706-95-12

…During the investigation, by the liberty and custody judge at the request of the public prosecutor; 2° During the investigation, by the examining magistrate, after consulting the public prosecutor.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L8256-4

Natural persons guilty of the offences provided for in article L. 8256-2 shall be liable to the additional penalty of closure of the premises or establishments owned or operated by them and used to co…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Guarantees granted to holders of mandates at the Assembly of French Guyana

Article R7125-4

…er is equal:1° To one hundred and forty hours for the president and vice-presidents of the assembly;2° To one hundred and five hours for the councillors to the assembly.

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