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Showing 15211530 of 52912 articles for Art. CA Versailles 13 January 2000 · Cass. com. 27 February 2001 · Cass. com. 6 May 2002 · CA Poitiers 26 November 1986 · Cass. com. 4 December 2012

French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-27-1

I. - Intensive care units are equipped for : 1° X-ray, ultrasound and bronchial and digestive endoscopy examinations to be carried out in the unit's rooms, when this is justified by the conditions und…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide pre-contractual information

Article R111-4-6

I.-For the application of Article L. 111-4-1, motorised personal mobility devices, as defined in 6.15 of Article R. 311-1 of the Highway Code, are subject to the provisions of this article. II - Manuf…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 13: Welding, riveting, sandblasting or cutting.

Article R4534-132

…ng equipment preventing the inhalation of noxious vapours or dusts is made available to workers who carry out welding, riveting or cutting work on components coated with lead-based paint, as well as t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 13: Welding, riveting, sandblasting or cutting.

Article R4534-131

Welding, riveting and sandblasting work may only be carried out by competent workers. Personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gaiters or leggings, aprons or protective waistcoats, "pile support…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 13: Welding, riveting, sandblasting or cutting.

Article R4534-133

When arc welding work is being carried out on a site, screens are used to mask the arcs from people other than the welders or their assistants, in order to eliminate the risks of dazzle and the danger…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General rules for extension and enlargement

Article D2261-4-6

The members of the expert group may not take part in the drafting of the report if they have a personal interest in the matter that is the subject of the report.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board

Article L22-10-27

…mpanies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, the distribution of the sum allocated to members of the supervisory board as remuneration for their activity, pursuant to the first…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Deductions

Article 273 septies A

…lue added tax relating to purchases, imports, intra-Community acquisitions, deliveries and services carried out from 1 January 1993 ceases to be excluded from the right to deduct in respect of vehicle…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R1232-4-6

Refusal of organ removal may be reviewed and revoked at any time. The hospital organ procurement coordination team takes into account the most recent expression of wish.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
APPENDICES TO PART SIX

Article Annexe 61-4

COMPOSITION OF THE GROUPS OF THE OPERATING SECTION OF THE GENERAL BUDGET REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE D. 6145-6.ExpenditureGROUP 1Operating expenses relating to personnel61681: Sickness, maternity and accid…

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