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Showing 23512360 of 69031 articles for Art. 488 al. 1 and al. 2 and Art. 1998

French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General powers

Article R6144-1-2

…dical committee may make proposals to the chairman of the Executive Board on the following matters: 1° Any operation relating to the implementation of the medical project, as well as the procedures fo…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: The jury

Article R212-10-2

The Selection Board is chaired by a category A official. If the chairman is unavailable, he may be replaced by a category A official. In addition to the chairman, the selection board is made up of : -…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Age requirements

Article D6222-1-2

…ntice does not prevent the signing of a new apprenticeship contract under the conditions set out in 2° of article L. 6222-11.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Categories of incidents, terms and conditions for reporting significant or serious information systems security incidents

Article D1111-16-2

I.-The reporting of serious information system security incidents as provided for in Article L. 1111-8-2 is intended to :1° Provide the competent State authorities with the information they need to de…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L931-1-2

For its application in New Caledonia, article L. 123-11-6 is worded as follows: Art. L. 123-11-6 -Customs officers are qualified to investigate and establish breaches of the provisions of this sub-sec…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-20

…ut the measure of wearing the mobile electronic anti-rapprochement device mentioned in the article 515-11-1 of the Civil Code, the matter may be referred to the Family Affairs Judge at any time under…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Freedom to provide services

Article R4331-12-2

…er on a special list. The Prefect will send the applicant a receipt showing the registration number and, in the case of partial access, the professional title under which he is authorised to practise…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Territorial, local and departmental chambers of commerce and industry in the Ile-de-France region

Article R711-2-1

Local chambers of commerce and industry are established by decree. The decree shall in particular determine the constituency and location of the local chamber of commerce and industry.When a territori…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Exemptions granted by the mayor.

Article L3132-26-1

Where Sunday rest has been cancelled on the day of a national or local election, the employer shall take all necessary measures to enable employees to exercise their right to vote in person.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Exemptions granted by the mayor.

Article L3132-27-1

The first paragraph of article L. 3132-25-4 is applicable to employees deprived of Sunday rest pursuant to article L. 3132-26.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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