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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R917-5

In article R. 711-15 : a) In the first paragraph, after the words "members of the bureau", the words "elected in respect of the college representing activities in the industry, commerce and services s…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Individual assessment of exposure to ionising radiation

Article R4451-53

…into account potential exposures and reasonably foreseeable incidents inherent in the workstation; 5° The effective dose exclusively related to radon that the worker is likely to receive over the nex…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Processing of personal data concerning health necessary for the adapted support of jobseekers with disabilities

Article D5312-51

…in the processing, insofar as they are strictly necessary for the purposes mentioned in article D. 5312-50: 1° The type and origin of the disability; 2° The need to compensate for the disability with…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General principles

Article L1611-5-1

…they are subject to public accounting rules under the conditions set out in Article 112 of Law no. 2011-525 of 17 May 2011 on simplifying and improving the quality of law. II. - For receipts giving r…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules specific to the election of employee representatives

Article R1411-58-12

…tives are not taken into account for the application of the first paragraph of I of Article L. 1411-5-2: 1° When it is established, on the date of drawing up the electoral lists for the election of st…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules specific to the election of employee representatives

Article R1411-58-11

Where the number of staff representatives on the Boards of Directors referred to in this section is uneven, their election shall be organised no later than four months before the renewal of the Board…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules specific to the election of employee representatives

Article R1411-58-10

…rganised in accordance with the following procedures, subject to the provisions of articles R. 1411-58-11 and R. 1411-58-12: 1° In the event of a nominal or multi-member ballot: for each staff represe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Direct access to specialised technical facilities

Article R6123-32-5

Any establishment referred to in article R. 6123-32-2 which has signed the agreement referred to in this article must inform the public that it provides ongoing care for patients in the field in which…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Sports associations

Article R121-5

…ce against public order or public morality; 4° Failure to comply with health or safety regulations; 5° Failure to comply with the provisions of articles L. 212-1, L. 212-2, L. 212-9 and L. 322-1. The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4 : Start-up grant for self-employed activity

Article D5213-53

…y have premises enabling them to practise their profession and meet the usual operating conditions; 5° They hold any diplomas that may be required to practise their profession; 6° They are registered…

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