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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Opposition to cold calling

Article L223-7

The conditions for direct canvassing using an automatic calling machine, fax machine or electronic mail are set out in the Article L. 34-5 of the French Post and Electronic Communications Code.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: The procedure applicable to divorce by judicial mutual consent

Article 250

…nt. The judge examines the application with each of the spouses, then brings them together. He then calls the lawyer or lawyers.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 898

A provision by which a third party is called upon to receive the gift, succession or legacy, in the event that the donee, instituted heir or legatee does not receive it, shall not be regarded as a sub…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Livestock given to the farmer.

Article 1821

This livestock (also called iron livestock) is that by which the owner of a rural holding gives it on farm with the proviso that on expiry of the lease, the farmer will leave the same stock as that wh…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Financing

Article L2315-81

Notwithstanding Articles L. 2315-78 and L. 2315-80, the Social and Economic Committee may call upon any type of expert opinion paid for by it for the preparation of its work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Responsibilities

Article L2316-21

The site social and economic committee may call upon an expert as provided for in sub-section 10 of section 3 of chapter V of this title when it is competent in accordance with the provisions of this…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Departmental maternal and child protection service.

Article L2112-9

…les 226-13 and 226-14 of the French Penal Code relating to professional secrecy apply to any person called upon to collaborate with the departmental maternal and child protection service.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Consular ombudsman.

Article L6222-39

In companies governed by consular chambers, a mediator appointed by these chambers may be called upon by the parties to resolve disputes between employers and apprentices or their families concerning…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Article R1423-22

…he appointment by the general meeting of the industrial tribunal of the industrial tribunal members called upon to hold summary hearings.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Duties between colleagues and members of other health professions.

Article R4322-65

In all cases where they are called upon to testify in disciplinary proceedings, chiropodists are, insofar as is compatible with respect for professional secrecy, required to disclose all facts of use…

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