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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article D48-27

Reasons shall be given for a refusal to enforce a financial penalty or for the impossibility of enforcing it, and the competent authority of the issuing State shall be notified without delay by any me…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-27

In the event of a dispute, the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes), to which the matter has been referred pursuant to Article L. 3142-39, shall have final jurisdiction.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Membership rules

Article D3141-27

…they are up to date with their obligations towards these institutions on the date on which the service begins and that they have continued to contribute to the competent institution during the tempora…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R3115-27

If there is a risk to public health, the Prefect may require ships to be inspected by the officials mentioned in article L. 3115-1.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Lifting loads

Article R4324-27

If work equipment used for lifting is not intended for lifting people and there is a possibility of confusion, appropriate signs must be affixed in a visible position.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R4113-27

Doctors specialising in medical biology may not associate with doctors practising in other disciplines.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R4381-27

The company is formed under the condition precedent of its registration on the list of non-trading companies of nurses or masseur-physiotherapists drawn up in each department by the Director General o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Operating conditions

Article R5124-27

Where the company is owned by a pharmacist, the pharmacist may be replaced by : 1° A delegated or assistant pharmacist from the same company ; 2° A pharmacist who has no other professional activity du…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article R5211-27

The documents mentioned in article R. 5211-26 shall be presented by the manufacturer or his authorised representative at the request of the agents mentioned in article L. 5431-1.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-27

I. - Every critical care unit includes at least the following sectors: 1° A reception area with at least one room for patients' relatives to relax in and a room dedicated to discussions between the ca…

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