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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Registration in national directories

Article L6113-6

Certifications and entitlements corresponding to professional skills that are complementary to professional certifications will be registered for a maximum of five years in a specific register drawn u…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Information provided by the promoter

Article R1123-69

When research involving the human person is conducted in a health establishment, the sponsor must inform the director of the establishment in advance of the research, for information purposes:1° The t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Merger

Article R236-6

The report of the Board of Directors or the Management Board provided for in I of Article L. 236-9 explains and justifies the project in detail, from a legal and economic point of view, in particular…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of security interests

Article R24-6

Where a security interest has been granted, the judicial supervision order specifies that the person under investigation and, depending on the case, the provisional beneficiary, the Treasury or the ci…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors

Article R1431-6

The Board of Directors is convened at least twice a year by its Chairman, who sets the agenda. It is convened by right at the request of half of its members. The Board of Directors may only validly de…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Requirements relating to the design and installation of electrical installations

Article R4215-6

The characteristics of the equipment are chosen in such a way that it can withstand the mechanical and thermal effects produced by any overcurrent without harm to persons and, where appropriate, witho…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: General conditions of work, access and movement at a height

Article R4323-67

Workstations for work at height must be accessible in complete safety. The most appropriate means of access to these workstations is chosen taking into account the frequency of traffic, the height to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Deconcentrated services

Article R8122-6

Within the limits of his territorial constituency and within the framework of the directives and instructions of the Directorate General for Labour, the Regional Director for the Economy, Employment,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R6223-63

Deeds and documents intended for third parties, in particular letters, invoices, advertisements and various publications issued by a company referred to in Article R. 6223-62, must indicate : 1° The c…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title: XIV: Measures to protect victims of violence

Article 515-11

The protection order is issued by the family affairs judge, within a maximum of six days from the date set for the hearing, if he or she considers, on the basis of the evidence presented before him or…

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