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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Seizure operations

Article R3252-22

The writ of attachment drawn up by the registry shall contain : 1° The surname, first names and domicile of the debtor and creditor or, in the case of a legal entity, its name and registered office; 2…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Appeal procedures

Article R3211-22

Unless the appeal has been given suspensive effect, the First President or his delegate shall rule within twelve days of the matter being referred to him. This period is extended to twenty-five days i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Financing (R).

Article R4433-22

The portion corresponding to material expenses is paid in two equal instalments. The first payment is made when the matter is referred to the regional prefect, the regional economic, social and enviro…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Internal regulations

Article R7124-22

The Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council shall draw up its own rules of procedure.The rules of procedure shall lay down the conditions for the election of the Chairman, the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Internal regulations

Article R7226-22

The Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council shall draw up its own rules of procedure.The rules of procedure shall lay down the conditions for the election of the Chairman, the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Seasonal employees.

Article D4625-22

A pre-recruitment medical examination is compulsory for seasonal employees recruited for a period of at least forty-five days of actual work assigned to jobs presenting particular risks as mentioned i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Regional committees.

Article R4643-22

Each Regional Prevention Committee Council is made up of ten members appointed by the National Committee Council, five of whom are nominated by representative employers' organisations at national leve…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: National Council.

Article R4322-22

The Conseil national de l'ordre des pédicures-podologues comprises two-member councils elected by the regional and inter-regional councils, which are grouped into sectors determined by order of the Mi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Risk prevention

Article R5139-22

It is forbidden to mark containers or packaging containing micro-organisms or toxins and products containing them as non-toxic, non-harmful or any other similar indications. Without prejudice to the r…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Applicable procedures.

Article R5221-22

For the purposes of placing on the market in vitro diagnostic medical devices other than those subject to a performance evaluation, manufacturers shall follow the following procedures: 1° For in vitro…

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