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Showing 67616770 of 62763 articles for Art. Arrêté DEVL1507007A of 23-3-2015

French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Tasks and powers

Article D821-3

…lic authorities consult the National Consumer Council, as and when necessary, on the broad outlines of their policies that concern consumers and users and, in particular, during discussions on Europea…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Corrective measures, restrictions on use, interruption of distribution, exemptions, information and advice for consumers

Article R1321-33

In exceptional circumstances, a second derogation, for a maximum period of three years, may be granted by the Prefect, on the basis of a report by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, f…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Health rules applicable to swimming pools

Article D1332-3

…procedure for authorising their availability on the market pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of 22 May 2012.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Electorate.

Article R723-3

…e until the votes are counted. A copy is sent to the Prefect. The list is rectified at the instance of the clerk of the commercial court in the event of notification by any interested party of a judgm…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Composition.

Article R6152-319

The term of office for members of the Disciplinary Board is four years. When the members of a section are renewed during the course of an electoral cycle, the staff representatives are elected for the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Paternity and childcare leave.

Article L1225-35

After the birth of the child, the employed father and, where applicable, the mother's employed spouse or partner or the employee bound to her by a civil solidarity pact are entitled to paternity and c…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Guidance and Supervisory Board

Article R514-32

…and Supervisory Board adopts the internal regulations, which govern in particular the organisation of work and the internal control procedures designed to ensure the security of operations.It oversee…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Establishments providing family information, advice or counselling

Article R2311-3

…State. This assistance is paid under conditions defined by an agreement between the representative of the State in the département and each person managing the establishment. II.- This agreement spec…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 15-3-1-1

Any victim of a criminal offence may lodge a complaint and have his or her statement taken by the judicial police services or units by an audiovisual means of telecommunication guaranteeing the confid…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 63-4-3-1

…son in police custody is transported to another place where he or she is to be heard or undergo one of the acts provided for in Article 61-3, his lawyer shall be informed without delay.

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