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Showing 20812090 of 38458 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 8-4-2010 n° 08-70.338

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-8

As long as the owner has not complied with the obligations set out in articles L. 1331-1 to L. 1331-7-1, he is required to pay a sum at least equivalent to the fee he would have paid to the public sew…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Swimming pools and bathing areas.

Article L1332-8

The person responsible for a swimming pool or artificial bathing area is required to monitor the quality of the water and inform the public of the results of this monitoring, to undergo health checks,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety

Article L1313-8

The Agency employs staff governed by titles II, III or IV of the general status of civil servants as well as the staff mentioned in 1° and 2° of article L. 6152-1, teachers at the national veterinary…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Natural mineral waters.

Article L1322-8

Within the protection perimeter, the owner of a spring declared to be in the public interest has the right to carry out on another person's land, with the exception of dwellings and adjoining yards, a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article L1337-8

Any advertising relating to the use of ionising radiation in human or veterinary medicine, when directed at persons other than doctors, veterinary surgeons or pharmacists, is punishable by a fine of €…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Combating the presence of lead

Article L1334-8

Any work carried out on the communal areas of a block of flats used in whole or in part for residential purposes, built before 1 January 1949, which is likely to cause a substantial deterioration in t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Financial arrangements for agencies

Article L1432-8

The State may award contracts or framework agreements on behalf of the regional health agencies. Contracts subsequent to framework agreements are awarded by the State or the regional health agencies.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L111-8

Any direct or indirect discrimination based on the consideration of an organ, cell or gamete donation as a factor in the refusal of an insurance contract or in the calculation of premiums and benefits…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-8

Unless otherwise agreed, the insurer is not liable for loss or damage caused by foreign war, civil war, riots or civil commotion.Where these risks are not covered by the contract, the insured must pro…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Legal expenses insurance.

Article L127-8

The legal expenses insurance contract stipulates that any sum obtained in reimbursement of the costs and fees incurred in settling the dispute shall be paid first to the insured person for the expense…

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