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Showing 13811390 of 35615 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 5-7-1995 n° 93-10.924

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Terms and conditions of judicial supervision

Article R17-5

When subject to the obligation provided for in 10° of article 138 (paragraph 2) the accused chooses the practitioner or establishment that will provide the examination, treatment or care. He or she sh…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Access by employers' groups to public aid for employment and vocational training for member companies

Article D1253-50

The aid referred to in article L. 1253-24 that may be granted to the employers' group in respect of the companies that are members of the employers' group is direct financial aid and reductions and ex…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Access by employers' groups to public aid for employment and vocational training for member companies

Article D1253-51

The employers' group must provide proof to the body issuing the aid that the group's member company for which the aid is granted meets the conditions defined in article D. 1253-50. The amount of aid i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Access by employers' groups to public aid for employment and vocational training for member companies

Article D1253-52

The employers' group informs member companies of the nature, number and amount of grants received in application of the provisions of article L. 1253-24.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Driving authorisation for the use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment for lifting loads

Article R4323-55

The driving of self-propelled mobile work equipment and work equipment used for lifting is reserved for workers who have received appropriate training. This training is completed and updated as necess…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Driving authorisation for the use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment for lifting loads

Article R4323-56

The operation of certain equipment presenting particular risks, due to its characteristics or purpose, is subject to obtaining a driving licence issued by the employer. The authorisation to operate mu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Driving authorisation for the use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment for lifting loads

Article R4323-57

Orders issued by the ministers responsible for labour or agriculture determine: 1° The conditions of the training required under article R. 4323-55; 2° The categories of work equipment requiring a dri…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L312-71

The creditor shall provide to, by any means, monthly and within a reasonable time before the payment date, an updated statement of the performance of the revolving credit agreement, making clear refer…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Postponement of transfer

Article L751-7

In the event of house arrest pursuant to Article L. 751-6, the provisions of Articles L. 732-1, L. 732-4, L. 733-1 to L. 733-4 and L. 733-8 to L. 733-12 shall apply.Failure to comply with the requirem…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Allocation of sums held in the automatic foreign promotion account

Article 721-22

The sums entered in the automatic promotion abroad account may be invested to cover the following expenses, relating to cinematographic works mentioned in 1° to 5° of article 721-6, provided that they…

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