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Showing 441450 of 37028 articles for Art. Cass. com. – 13 May 1970

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Low-voltage lines, pipes and installations inside premises A.

Article R4534-130

The provisions of article R. 4534-129 do not prevent the implementation, in agreement with the user, of any other protective measure appropriate to each case under consideration, such as isolating wor…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Guarantees granted at the end of the term of office or the performance of duties

Article R7227-13

The monthly allowance is paid for a maximum period of one year.The allowance is paid each month if its monthly amount exceeds €100. If the amount of the allowance is less than €100, payment is made in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Mobile emergency and resuscitation unit

Article D6124-13

The intervention team of the mobile emergency and resuscitation structure comprises at least one doctor, one nurse and one driver or pilot. The driver fulfils the conditions laid down in 1° of article…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Appearance on preliminary recognition of guilt

Article 495-13

…even if the civil party did not appear at the hearing, pursuant to article 420-1. The civil party may appeal against the order in accordance with the provisions of articles 498 and 500. If the victi…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Freedom of establishment.

Article R221-13

Persons residing in France who have acquired professional competence in accordance with the conditions set out in article R. 221-12 must apply for a professional licence from the Prefect of the départ…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Approval

Article L526-13

…ion by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution.Without prejudice to the penalties that may be imposed by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution in the event of failure to co…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Ingredients and emissions

Article L3513-13

…the economic operator shall immediately inform the public establishment referred to in Article L. 3513-10, specifying in particular the risks to human health and safety, any corrective measures taken…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 1: Judgment on liability

Article 849-13

…ion procedure is applied, the contact details of the party or parties to whom each interested party may address their claim for compensation; > The form and content of the claim and the procedure to b…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: National Design Litigation

Article L521-13

…n bound by agreement with the injured party, the penalties incurred shall be doubled. The offenders may, in addition, be deprived for a period not exceeding five years of the right to be elected and t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Cases of force majeure.

Article L1234-13

When the permanent employment contract is terminated as a result of an event of force majeure, the employee is entitled to compensation equal to that which would have resulted from the application of…

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