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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and organisation of safety information and training

Article R4141-7

Safety training is conducted with the assistance, where appropriate, of the professional body for health, safety and working conditions provided for in article L. 4643-1, and that of the prevention de…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Control of occupational exposure limit values

Article R4412-78

If an indicative occupational exposure limit value provided for in Article R. 4412-150 is exceeded, the employer shall carry out a risk assessment in order to determine appropriate prevention and prot…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Designation of the country of return

Article R*721-3

…sion decision was issued by the Minister of the Interior before the entry into force of decree no. 97-24 of 13 January 1997 on the basis of the provisions of article 23 of order no. 45-2658 of 2 Novem…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Geographical indications protecting industrial and craft products

Article L721-7

…the list of initial operators it represents and the financial arrangements for their participation; 7° The arrangements and frequency of controls, the type of body referred to in Article L. 721-9 in c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-70

…m an unforeseeable event or an accident; 6° Application of appropriate work procedures and methods; 7° Implementation of collective protective measures or, where exposure cannot be avoided by other me…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Recruitment.

Article R6152-7

…suitable candidates. Candidates must prove that they meet the conditions set out in article R. 6152-7-1. The nature of the supporting documents to be produced is set by order of the Minister for Healt…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article L112-7

Where an insurance contract is offered under the freedom to provide services within the meaning of article L. 362-2 or by a branch pursuant to article L. 362-1, the policyholder is informed, before an…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-74

Recognition and follow-up of the decision to place the person under judicial supervision may be refused in the following cases: 1° Where the surrender of the person concerned could not be ordered in t…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article R312-7

The request is submitted to the commission by letter delivered against signature or any other means capable of establishing the date of presentation.The request includes:the name and contact details o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Declaration specific to temporary employment agencies

Article R1263-7

The declaration provided for in article R. 1263-6, the model for which is set by order of the Minister responsible for labour, is completed in French before the employee is made available, using the "…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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