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Showing 66216630 of 10201 articles for Art. CE 29-9-1989 n° 68212

French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: EC declaration of conformity.

Article R5211-39

As part of the EC declaration of conformity procedure, the manufacturer shall draw up technical documentation making it possible to assess the conformity of the medical device with the essential requi…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Quality control

Article D6221-21

…ity assessment bodies referred to in article L. 6221-9 must meet the following criteria: 1° Competence, in terms of qualifications and experience, to organise quality control campaigns; 2° Independenc…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Work permit categories and authorised professional activities

Article R5221-2

…f the Code de l'entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit d'asile (Code on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and the Right of Asylum), as well as members of their families holding a residence…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Good repute

Article L212-10

Any person who, for remuneration or on a voluntary basis, exercises one of the functions of teacher, instructor, educator, trainer or leader of a physical or sporting activity or uses these titles or…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Offences concerning the Banque de France

Article L164-2

Any Banque de France employee who violates the professional secrecy established in the first paragraph of Article L. 142-9 shall be liable to the penalties provided for in Article 226-13 of the French…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions specific to group actions

Article L1134-8

The action may seek the cessation of the breach and, where appropriate, in the event of a breach, compensation for the damage suffered. Except in the case of applicants for a job, an internship or a p…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Insurance against hail and livestock mortality.

Article L123-2

In the case referred to in article L. 121-9, the insurer may not claim the portion of the premium corresponding to the time between the date of the loss and the date on which the crops should normally…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution.

Article L310-12-1

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall ensure that the constitution and operation of the decision-making and governing bodies of the persons referred to in 1° to 3°, 5° and 9° to 1…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to travel agencies and tour operators.

Article D421-4

The terms and conditions for the application of e of 1 of article 266 of the General Tax Code, cited in article L. 421-4, relating to the liability to value added tax of transactions carried out by tr…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Permanent and temporary sports stadiums

Article A312-2

…on for approval referred to in article R. 312-9 are adapted to enable the departmental safety and accessibility advisory committee and, where applicable, the national sports arena safety committee to…

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