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Showing 86718680 of 62763 articles for Art. Arrêté DEVL1507007A of 23-3-2015

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Persons reported by the judicial authorities.

Article L3413-3

The mediating doctor, the approved psychologist or the approved health professional is responsible for implementing the therapeutic injunction measure, proposing the terms and conditions and monitorin…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Merger

Article R236-3

…ater than thirty days before the date set for the general meeting called to vote on the draft terms of merger or, where the general meeting is not called to vote, before the date on which the competen…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Occupational health inspector.

Article L8123-3

…esses, medical labour inspectors are authorised to take samples for analysis purposes, particularly of the materials and products used.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R5313-3

The information gathered in the course of the inspection mission is the subject of a report sent by the inspector in charge of the mission to the Director General of the Agency. The form and content o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Occupational health inspector

Article D8123-3

…nently involved in protecting workers in the workplace. This also includes monitoring the operation of occupational health services.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L132-3

Does not constitute a publishing contract, within the meaning of article L. 132-1, the so-called half-account contract. With this type of contract, the author or his successors in title commission a p…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Protection measures

Article L1151-3

…r or a suspected serious danger to human health may be banned by decree after receiving the opinion of the Haute Autorité de santé. Any decision to lift the ban is taken in the same form.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Information to be provided

Article L521-3

When distributing an insurance contract, and prior to the conclusion of the contract, the insurance undertaking shall provide the prospective policyholder or member with information relating to its id…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classified tourist resorts.

Article R133-38

…s the area for which classification is requested. A plan is appended to the decision if only a part of the municipality is the subject of the classification application.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classified tourist resorts.

Article R133-37

…ist municipalities referred to in article L. 133-11 must implement, if necessary on only a fraction of their territory, actions likely to ensure multi-seasonal frequentation and to develop resources u…

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