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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Periodic inspection

Article R4451-45

…carry out the necessary checks in the light of the results of those provided for in I of Article R. 4451-44 in the defined areas referred to in Article R. 4451-24; 2° In means of transport used for th…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Conditions for extradition

Article 696-4

…ical purpose; 3° Where the crimes or offences have been committed on the territory of the Republic; 4° Where the crimes or offences, although committed outside the territory of the Republic, have been…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Principles.

Article R232-44

…after consultation with the College;2° Repealed ;3° One member appointed by the Minister for Sport;4° One member appointed by the Minister for Health;5° One member appointed by the Minister for Resea…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: The Managing Director's right to derogate

Article R1435-40

…ity and loss of autonomy; 3° The evaluation and promotion of training for healthcare professionals; 4° Authorisations for the creation and activities of healthcare establishments and the facilities re…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Protected designation of origin, protected geographical indication, traditional speciality guaranteed

Article L432-4

…tion or a traditional speciality guaranteed without meeting the conditions laid down in article L. 642-3 du code rural et de la pêche maritime;2° To issue a protected designation of origin, a protecte…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L356-4

I.-In the case provided for in Article L. 356-3, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may decide, after consultation with the group supervisor and the ultimate parent undertaking at EU…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Commencement of proceedings.

Article L621-4

…d'Etat, the court shall request the observations of the institutions mentioned in Article L. 3253-14 of the Labour Code on the appointment of the mandataire judiciaire and the administrateur judiciai…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 6: Family habilitation

Article 494-6

…protected. In this case, the empowerment is exercised in compliance with the provisions of articles 457-1 to 459-2 of the Civil Code.The empowered person may only carry out, in representation, a dispo…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 8: Recourse in the event of non-acceptance and non-payment.

Article L511-42

The bearer must give notice of non-acceptance or non-payment to his endorser within four working days following the day of the protest or the day of presentation in the case of a no-cost return clause…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article D211-43

The Board of Directors meets at least twice a year and is convened by its Chairman, who sets the agenda. The Board of Directors may only deliberate if at least half of its members are present. If the…

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