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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XXIII: Use of means of communication during proceedings

Article D47-12-1

…elecommunication are implemented by an investigating or trial court, the provisions of this section may be applied.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Simplified procedure for fixed fines for misdemeanours

Article A36-18

Payment of the deposit or fixed fine may be made: - either by automated remote payment; - or by sending a cheque enclosed with the payment card to the accountant of the Directorate General of Public F…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Supplementary provisions

Article D3131-7

…sed activity, in the absence of a collective labour agreement, a reduction in the daily rest period may be implemented under the conditions defined in articles D. 3121-5 to D. 3121-7.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Benefits in kind

Article R3231-16

A collective labour agreement or contract of employment may not contain clauses providing for the allocation of alcoholic beverages to employees as a benefit in kind. These provisions do not apply to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Reimbursement of public transport costs

Article R3261-6

A collective labour agreement may provide for other methods of proof and reimbursement of transport costs, without the time limits for reimbursement of tickets exceeding those mentioned in article R.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Operation

Article R3262-24

Under the responsibility of the specialised issuer, sums credited to meal voucher accounts may be temporarily invested, provided that the amount remains immediately realisable at any time at its initi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Composition and management of the plan.

Article R3332-15

The keeping of the register of administrative accounts may be delegated. In this case, the delegation contract specifies the procedures for informing the delegatee. The details of the person responsib…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Operation

Article D1432-52

Conference members carry out their duties free of charge. They may be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred in the course of their duties under the conditions laid down in the regula…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreements between regional health agencies and health insurance organisations

Article R1434-18

The matter may be referred to the National Steering Committee of the Regional Health Agencies by one of its members or by a Director General of a Regional Health Agency in order to examine the difficu…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Aircraft health surveillance

Article R3115-49

…ilure to submit the part of the general aircraft declaration relating to health issues, the Prefect may carry out an inspection and, if necessary, prescribe the measures required to prevent the spread…

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