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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L2361-6

The provisions for the application of this Title relating to the procedure applicable to disputes and to the information sent to the Labour Inspectorate in the event of the formation of the European C…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Conciliation procedure.

Article L2522-6

If the conciliation procedure fails, the dispute shall be submitted either to the mediation procedure under the conditions provided for in Chapter III, or to the arbitration procedure provided for in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Safety

Article R1331-61

In tourist accommodation, each accommodation unit has an independent door fitted with a security device, such as a lock or bolt.In the case of a collective entrance, access to the rooms is independent…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Duties between colleagues and members of other health professions.

Article R4322-65

In all cases where they are called upon to testify in disciplinary proceedings, chiropodists are, insofar as is compatible with respect for professional secrecy, required to disclose all facts of use…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Systems and components intended to be assembled to form a medical device.

Article R5211-69

The systems and kits are accompanied by the information mentioned in Article R. 5211-22, including, where applicable, the information supplied by the manufacturers of the devices that have been assemb…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Common provisions

Article 712-17

…vices. During detention, which may not last more than twenty-four hours, the provisions of articles 63-2and 63-3. The person is brought as soon as possible, and at the latest within twenty-four hours…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Fixed-term contracts not giving rise to payment of the specific contribution based on earned income for the social security contributions of fixed-term contract holders

Article D6331-72

…erm contracts that do not give rise to payment of the specific contribution mentioned in Article L. 6331-6 are :1° Employment support contracts ;2° Apprenticeship contracts3° Professional training con…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L512-73

…of commercial companies governed by this section and by the non-contradictory provisions of law no. 47-1775 of 10 September 1947 on the status of cooperative societies, by the provisions of the Commer…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L512-75

…he nominal value of the shares is set by the articles of association provided for in Article L. 512-73. The amount of shares subscribed by the members referred to in 3 and 4 of Article L. 512-74 may n…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L512-72

…the financial and accounting operations of the affiliated institutions mentioned in Article L. 512-69 ; it carries out all financial transactions on their behalf; it provides them with its services w…

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