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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Disciplinary law

Article R6352-7

When the behaviour has made it essential to take an interim measure of temporary exclusion with immediate effect, no definitive sanction relating to this behaviour may be taken without the procedure p…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Negotiation procedures

Article L2241-7

In the absence of an agreement as provided for in Article L. 2241-5 or in the event of non-compliance with its stipulations, the organisations bound by a branch agreement or, failing that, by professi…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Weekly and Sunday rest.

Article L3164-4

A decree in the Council of State shall establish the list of industries authorised to benefit from the derogations to the weekly rest period provided for in articles L. 3132-5 to L. 3132-7 and for you…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: MEDIATION

Article L611-3

…professional;4° Conciliation or mediation attempts ordered by a court hearing the consumer dispute;5° Proceedings brought by a professional against a consumer.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R1343-3

…for in article R. 1343-1 are also liable to the additional penalty of confiscation provided for in 5° of article 131-16 and article 131-43 of the French Criminal Code, enforced in accordance with the…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Conditions of practice

Article R743-159

In accordance with article R. 721-5, the court originally seised shall continue to have jurisdiction to rule on proceedings instituted prior to the date of the change of jurisdiction as well as on all…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
1. Functions.

Article R6152-26-3

The exercise of a lucrative private activity outside the establishment under the conditions defined by article L. 6152-4 and by article L. 6152-5-1 must not jeopardise the smooth running of the servic…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Establishments and organisations authorised to carry out vaccinations

Article D3111-23

…of a doctor on the premises during opening hours;4° An individual information and advice interview;5° Availability of the equipment and medicines needed to treat any serious adverse reactions;6° The…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to the various partnerships formed for the joint practice of the profession

Article R814-68

Contributions may be made to a société d'administrateurs judiciaires et de mandataires judiciaires or to a société pluri-professionnelle d'exercice provided for in Article L. 811-7-1-A or Article L. 8…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Terms and conditions of self-employed practice.

Article R4322-76

In accordance with article L. 4323-5 of this Code, the unauthorised use of the title of chiropodist, chiropodist or podiatrist is prohibited. The use of diplomas, certificates or titles not recognised…

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