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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions relating to the digital procedure

Article A53-2

An advanced electronic signature based on a qualified certificate within the meaning of Article D. 589-3 is an advanced electronic signature, in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 910/20…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Tasks of approved professional associations

Article R519-39

…ried out and the products distributed, in accordance with the conditions set out in articles R. 519-8, R. 519-9 and R. 519-11 to R. 519-15. To this end, each member must provide the association with a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Result

Article R2314-22

…plies with the general security reference system provided for inarticle 9 of order no. 2005-1516 of 8 December 2005 relating to electronic exchanges between users and administrative authorities and be…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Exemptions granted by the Prefect

Article R3132-20

…he number of furnished tourist accommodation units; 7° The number of second homes or holiday homes; 8° The number of beds in the accommodation structures mentioned in the previous six paragraphs; 9° T…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Comprehensive care after cancer treatment

Article R1415-1-11

…onths after the end of their treatment, all or some of the services provided for in article L. 1415-8, which make up their overall care pathway following cancer treatment. This care pathway, which is…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Public Health Agency

Article R1524-3

Articles R. 1411-7 to R. 1411-11, as amended by Decree No. 2016-1621 of 28 November 2016, are applicable to the territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, subject to the following adaptations: 1° In…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS INVOLVING LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES, GROUPS OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES AND OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES GOVERNED BY PUBLIC LAW

Article R5723-1

For the application of article L. 5721-8, the maximum allowances voted by the deliberative bodies of mixed syndicates exclusively associating municipalities, public establishments for inter-municipal…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4216-12

…Revolving staircases have a continuous swing with no landings other than those serving the floors; 8° The dimensions of the steps on the tread line 0.60 metres from the core or central void comply wi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exhibitions subject to authorisation

Article R4451-92

…6° The protective measures and means envisaged; 7° The list of workstations and workers concerned; 8° Where applicable, the special measures taken in the context of work carried out by an external co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4453-13

…ent, workstations and the workplace; 7° The provision of appropriate personal protective equipment; 8° The implementation of technical and organisational measures aimed at avoiding any risk linked to…

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