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Showing 651660 of 44097 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 10-3-1993 n° 465

French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Preparations for the ballot

Article A713-10

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Preventive measures and resources.

Article R4542-10

The size and layout of the workstation provide sufficient space for workers to change position and move around.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial and accounting system

Article R4642-10

The purpose of the Fonds pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail (Fund for the Improvement of Working Conditions) is to encourage and assist companies, in particular small and medium-sized compa…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Financial and accounting rules

Article R5315-10

The public establishment keeps analytical accounts to meet the requirements of managing services of general economic interest and assessing the public service obligations giving rise to compensation.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Classification of medical devices

Article R5211-10

Where a medical device is not intended for use in a specific part of the body, it must be considered and classified according to the most critical use as specified. Where more than one rule applies to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules of good practice.

Article D5232-10

The service provider and the equipment distributor provide a comprehensive service comprising all the elements defined by order of the Minister for Health. Depending on the category of equipment, its…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Exclusion of administrative contracts

Article R8272-10

To determine the duration of the exclusion from administrative contracts of the person who has committed the offence in accordance with article L. 8272-4, the Prefect shall take into account the natur…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Participation of private practitioners.

Article R6311-10

The agreement determines in particular : 1° The detailed financing plan for the medical call reception and regulation centre ; 2° The resources provided by each of the contracting parties; 3° The term…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibited activities, checks and investigations

Article L232-10

It is prohibited: 1° For any person to administer or attempt to administer to athletes one or more substances or methods included on the list of prohibited substances mentioned in article L. 232-9. Th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Protection of the account holder

Article L211-10

In the event of the opening of receivership or compulsory liquidation proceedings against an intermediary referred to in Article L. 211-3, the court-appointed administrator or liquidator, together wit…

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