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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Preparations for the ballot

Article A713-10

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Commercial events

Article A762-10

The Ministry responsible for trade is authorised to implement automated processing of data relating to exhibition centres and trade events declared pursuant to this chapter..

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The National Council of Commercial Courts

Article A721-10

He is involved in implementing the council's communications.

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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 R7227-10

The application, together with supporting documents enabling the amount of the allowance likely to be awarded to be determined, must be sent to the Caisse des dépôts et consignations no later than fiv…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Asbestos containment and removal activities and work on materials and equipment likely to release asbestos fibres.

Article R4535-10

…to asbestos in Section 3 of Chapter II of Title I of Book IV, with the exception of articles R. 4412-116 and R. 4412-118. They are also subject to the provisions of article R. 4535-9.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Preventive measures and resources.

Article R4542-10

The size and layout of the workstation provide sufficient space for workers to change position and move around.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial and accounting system

Article R4642-10

The purpose of the Fonds pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail (Fund for the Improvement of Working Conditions) is to encourage and assist companies, in particular small and medium-sized compa…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Monitoring of occupational exposure limit values.

Article R4724-10

The accredited body draws up the sampling strategy, after consulting the employer, the occupational physician and the social and economic committee, if any. The employer provides the accredited body w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Degressive temporary allowance agreement

Article R5123-10

Degressive temporary allowance agreements guarantee their beneficiaries, for a period not exceeding two years, payment of an allowance assessed at the time of recruitment and calculated on a flat-rate…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Financial and accounting rules

Article R5315-10

The public establishment keeps analytical accounts to meet the requirements of managing services of general economic interest and assessing the public service obligations giving rise to compensation.

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