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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Technical protection and information measures

Article L331-8

Right holders are not, however, obliged to take the measures set out in Article L. 331-7 where the work or other subject-matter protected by a neighbouring right is made available to the public under…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Standing Committee

Article L7123-8

The powers of the standing committee shall expire at the opening of the first meeting following the renewal of the Assembly of French Guyana provided for in article L. 7122-8.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands

Article L351-8

For the application of article L. 351-7 in the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° In article L. 314-6, the words: "75,000 euros" are replaced by the words: "8,950,000 CFP francs"; 2° In article L. 314-14,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Foreign nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or procuring, or who are on a pathway out of prostitution

Article R425-8

A foreign national holding a temporary residence permit bearing the wording "private and family life" issued under the conditions set out in article R. 425-5 will benefit from access to the reception,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Payments.

Article R3332-8

The ceiling provided for in Article L. 3332-11 is set at 8% of the annual amount of the ceiling provided for in Article L. 241-3 of the Social Security Code.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Inclusion on the list of top-level athletes

Article R221-8

The period of registration on the list of elite sportsmen and women in one of the categories provided for in articles R. 221-4, R. 221-5 and R. 221-6 may be extended for a period of one year, followin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Notice and compensation in lieu of notice.

Article L1234-8

Circumstances leading to the suspension of the employment contract, either by virtue of legal provisions, a collective labour agreement or contractual stipulations, or customary practice, do not affec…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-8

Compliance with the technical and safety regulations set out in article R. 342-3 is monitored, under the authority of the Prefect, by the Ministry of Transport officials assigned to these tasks.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: General conditions of employment, recruitment and grading

Article R113-8

Persons recruited under article R. 113-4 are classified in the normal grade for their category, taking into account their professional experience, diplomas and qualifications held or obtained in respe…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Commission provided for in Article L. 311-5

Article D311-8

The minutes of the commission's meetings include: - a list of the members present; - a summary of the proceedings mentioning the positions expressed by the members, including the remuneration proposal…

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