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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Adaptation of individual monitoring of workers' state of health

Article R4624-20

During the information and prevention visit, any disabled worker or any worker who declares that he/she is in receipt of a disability pension mentioned in the fifth paragraph of article L. 4624-1 shal…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Operation.

Article L2353-20

When a meeting is organised with the Bureau, the members of the European Company Works Council representing employees directly affected by the measures in question may take part in this meeting.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER Ia : The regional plan for economic development, innovation and internationalisation

Article L4251-20

Within six months of the general renewal of the regional councils, the regional council may deliberate on the continuation in force of the regional economic development, innovation and internationalis…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The National Council of Commercial Court Registrars.

Article R741-20

The National Council may only deliberate and vote if at least two thirds of its members are present. In the event of a tie, the Chairman shall have the casting vote.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information

Article L7122-20

At least twelve days before the meeting of the Assembly of French Guyana, the President shall send the councillors a report, in whatever form, on each of the matters that must be submitted to them.The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Content of the agreement.

Article L2352-20

The management of the participating companies and the Special Negotiating Body may decide, by agreement, to apply the reference provisions relating to the establishment of the European Company Committ…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 5: Data retention

Article R142-20

Personal data are classified, within the processing mentioned in article R. 142-16, in electronic files. There may be only one file for any one foreign national.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Mayotte Regional Health Agency

Article D1446-20

…equested by at least half of its members. Meetings may be convened by any means, including fax or e-mail. The same applies to any documents required for the preparation of the meeting or drawn up foll…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Halls, markets and public weights

Article L2224-20

No fair or market, even a simple supply market, may be set up on a site included, in whole or in part, within the rights-of-way of a national road classified as a trunk road.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific measures applicable to the provision of services

Article L521-20

In the event of serious or immediate danger, the administrative authority may suspend by order the provision of services referred to in article L. 521-19 until it is brought into line with current reg…

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