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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Criminal provisions.

Article L3222-1

The provisions of articles 132-58 to 132-62 of the French Penal Code relating to deferment of sentencing are applicable in the case of prosecutions for breaches of the provisions of articles L. 3221-2…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Monthly payments.

Article L3242-3

Employees who are not paid on a monthly basis are paid at least twice a month, no more than sixteen days apart.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Monthly payments.

Article L3242-4

For any piecework work lasting more than a fortnight, the payment dates may be fixed by mutual agreement. However, the employee receives advance payments every fortnight and is paid in full in the for…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Criminal provisions.

Article L3222-2

At the adjournment hearing and in the light of the measures defined and, where applicable, carried out by the employer, the court will consider whether to waive the penalty or impose the penalties pro…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Working hours.

Article L3162-3

No period of uninterrupted actual work may exceed a maximum of four and a half hours for young workers. When the daily working time exceeds four and a half hours, young workers are entitled to a break…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-7

Setting up a takeaway in areas covered by the provisions of article L. 3335-2 is punishable by a fine of €3,750.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-9

The following is punishable by a fine of €3,750: any person who is disqualified by one or more of the provisions of article L. 3336-2: 1° Operate a public house ; 2° Be employed in an establishment un…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-4-1

The following is punishable by a fine of €3,750 1° The opening of a public house referred to in articles L. 3331-2 or L. 3331-3 without making the declaration provided for in the first paragraph of ar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-5

The offer or sale, in any form whatsoever, of drinks other than those in groups 1 and 3 as defined in article L. 3321-1, in pubs and cafés opened on the occasion of a public fair, sale or celebration…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-4

The following is punishable by a fine of €3,750: 1° Making a change in the person of the owner or manager of a café or public house selling drinks for consumption on the premises, as referred to in ar…

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