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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles and definitions

Article R4222-3

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply 1° Fresh air: air taken from the open air away from sources of pollution; 2° Recycled air: air taken and reintroduced into a room or g…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Application for authorisation

Article A752-3

I.-The form entitled "certificate of compliance" referred to in article R. 752-44-8, a model of which is shown in appendix 7-8 to this book, is dated and signed by the authorised body referred to in a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Operating conditions.

Article L4151-3

In the event of maternal, foetal or neonatal pathology during pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period, and in the event of dystocic childbirth, the midwife must call in a doctor. Midwives may pr…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: French regulated markets

Article D762-3

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable art…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: French regulated markets

Article D763-3

The provisions of the articles listed in the left-hand column of the table below shall apply in French Polynesia in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable articles…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Criminal provisions.

Article L7124-34

In the event of an infringement of the provisions concerning child labour set out in this chapter, the court may, depending on the circumstances and only in the event of a repeat offence, order that t…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: French regulated markets

Article D764-3

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same tabl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Cooperation agreement for the implementation of outplacement units

Article R5123-3

For the application of 5° of article R. 5111-2, the cooperation agreement determines the nature of the outplacement actions, their scope and the amount of the State's contribution to the financing of…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Livret A passbook savings accounts

Article L221-3

The Livret A is open to individuals, associations mentioned in article 206. 5 of the General Tax Code, low-income housing associations and co-owners' associations. Minors may open Livret A accounts wi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose of policies to promote the employment of people with disabilities.

Article L5211-3

The aim of the regional programme for access to training and vocational qualifications for people with disabilities is to meet their skills development needs in order to facilitate their integration i…

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