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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation

Article R1271-14

In order to be authorised, the issuer must keep appropriate accounts enabling: 1° Ongoing verification of the liquidity of the equivalent value of the special payment instruments referred to in B of A…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Operation.

Article R711-14

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Concessions.

Article R2223-14

The report:- indicates the exact location of the plot;- accurately describes the condition in which it is found;- mentions, where the necessary information has been obtained, the date of the plot deed…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Responsibilities.

Article R2513-14

The Marseilles marine firefighters battalion is authorised to provide, for the benefit of its personnel and that of other defence formations, instruction relating to the prevention and fighting of fir…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article R4422-14

The rules of procedure are adopted by the Corsican Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council. In the first ballot, an absolute majority of members is required. The rules of procedure set ou…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Operation

Article R4421-14

State departments, local authorities and public services that are not represented on the sites council may be heard on matters that concern them, at the request of the chairman or co-chairmen when the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4227-14

Establishments are equipped with emergency lighting so that people can be evacuated in the event of an accidental interruption to normal lighting.The design, implementation and operating and maintenan…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Traineeships

Article A742-14

The interview at the end of the traineeship includes:1° A presentation of the traineeship by the candidate, not exceeding ten minutes, covering in particular the conditions under which the traineeship…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Asbestos.

Article R4722-14

The Labour Inspectorate inspection officer may ask the employer carrying out an activity covered by Section 3 of Chapter II of Title I of Book IV, relating to the prevention of risks of exposure to as…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreement

Article D5134-149

The projects selected are the subject of an agreement for each position signed between the employer and the State, represented by the Prefect, and in the presence of the National Agency for Social Coh…

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