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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Scaffolding

Article R4323-69

Scaffolding may only be erected, dismantled or significantly altered under the supervision of a competent person and by workers who have received appropriate training specific to the operations envisa…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Contract and cluster project

Article R6146-8

I.-On the basis of the organisation determined by the Director, the cluster contract referred to in article L. 6146-1 defines the objectives, particularly in terms of care policy and quality, assigned…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Refugees

Article L424-7

The administrative authority may not withdraw the resident card issued under 2° of article L. 424-3 when the community of life has been broken off due to domestic or family violence.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Assessment of costs to be recovered by the Registry

Article 701

The costs provided for in Article 695 (1° and 3°) shall be liquidated in the judgment awarding them or by a note affixed to the minutes by one of the judges of the court. Excerpts of the judgment may…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Vigilance relating to health products

Article R1413-61-5

The centres and coordinators referred to in article R. 1413-61-3 are hosted by one or more health establishments or placed under the authority of the Director General of the Regional Health Agency whe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 10: Special conditions for the "addictive behaviour" option

Article D6124-177-54

In addition to the teams provided for in article D. 6124-177-3, the multidisciplinary team includes at least one psychologist. The members of the multidisciplinary team must have proven training or ex…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R214-119

The Fund may only grant the current account advances referred to in article L. 214-42 to companies that do not meet the conditions set out in 2° and 3° of article R. 214-85 up to a limit of 10% of its…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Offences relating to the constitution

Article L242-2

It is punishable by five years' imprisonment and a fine of 9,000 euros for any person: 1°, 2° and 3° (deleted); 4° Fraudulently causing a contribution in kind to be valued higher than its true value.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Publicity and protection of the rights of third parties.

Article R229-11

The objection of a non-bonding creditor, provided for in the sixth paragraph of Article L. 229-2, must be lodged within thirty days of the last publication of the notice referred to in article R. 229-…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 3: Transport of the body before committal (R).

Article R2213-8-1

Transport before committal of a deceased person to a funeral home is subject:1° To a written request:- either from the person who is entitled to provide for the funeral and provides proof of his or he…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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