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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Judgment of compulsory liquidation.

Article L641-6

…and including the fourth degree, of the debtor who is a natural person or of the directors, in the case of a legal entity, may be appointed to one of the positions provided for in article L. 641-1 or…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Pre-contractual information for borrowers

Article R312-6

…provided to the borrower by the creditor or credit intermediary, in particular in the event of application of the rules relating to canvassing or those relating to credit consolidation, provided for i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Adaptation of laws and regulations by overseas departments

Article LO3445-6

…tion is granted by law when the request concerns the adaptation of a legislative provision. In this case, it also constitutes authorisation to issue the implementing regulatory provisions. It is grant…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Adaptation of laws and regulations by the overseas regions

Article LO4435-6

…tion is granted by law when the request concerns the adaptation of a legislative provision. In this case, it also constitutes authorisation to make the implementing regulatory provisions. It is grante…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Extemporaneous preparation and retail sale.

Article L5442-6

In the event of a conviction for infringement of the conditions governing advertising of veterinary medicinal products, the court may prohibit the sale of the product irregularly advertised. The penal…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Common provisions

Article R50-67

For decisions handed down by the appeal courts or, where applicable, by the assize courts, the powers recognised in this chapter to the investigating judge or his clerk are exercised by the president…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Work carried out using work equipment

Article R4323-63

…rs and steps may not be used as workstations. However, such equipment may be used where it is technically impossible to use equipment for the collective protection of workers, or where the risk assess…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Companies authorised to grant certain guarantees

Article R518-63

A committee responsible for issuing an opinion on the applications for authorisation referred to in article L. 313-21-1 is placed under the authority of the Minister for the Economy.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-69

…for advice by the works doctor and members of the social and economic committees before any work is carried out on the site.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Specific measures

Article L412-6

Persons or businesses that process or distribute food products as part of a permanent or occasional, main or ancillary commercial or mass catering activity or takeaway sales of prepared dishes may spe…

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