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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of security interests

Article R24-6

…these occasions will be subject to a bond in accordance with the procedures set out in article R. 24-7.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: Citations and meanings

Article D46-6

…d. In the absence of an extension of the time limit in accordance with the provisions of Article D. 46-5, the bailiff shall return the writ to the addressee, together with reports of the steps taken b…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors

Article R1431-6

…s the agenda. It is convened by right at the request of half of its members. The Board of Directors may only validly deliberate if at least half of its members are present. If the quorum is not reache…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Requirements relating to the design and installation of electrical installations

Article R4215-6

The characteristics of the equipment are chosen in such a way that it can withstand the mechanical and thermal effects produced by any overcurrent without harm to persons and, where appropriate, witho…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: General conditions of work, access and movement at a height

Article R4323-67

Workstations for work at height must be accessible in complete safety. The most appropriate means of access to these workstations is chosen taking into account the frequency of traffic, the height to…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-67

The specific safety plan includes the following details: 1° Rescue and evacuation arrangements, in particular : a) First aid instructions for accident victims and the sick; b) The number of site worke…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Deconcentrated services

Article R8122-6

…s the heads of the inspection units and assigns the labour inspectors to the inspection sections.It may also create interdepartmental or regional services to ensure that the operation of the labour in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R6223-63

…rs, invoices, advertisements and various publications issued by a company referred to in Article R. 6223-62, must indicate : 1° The company name, immediately preceded or followed, as appropriate, by t…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Practice of the profession by the company.

Article R822-63

…company, where applicable in accordance with the approval procedure provided for in Articles L. 223-14 and L. 228-24. If no sale has taken place by the end of this period, the Company has six months t…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Société de libre partenariat (unincorporated partnership)

Article L214-162-6

…under the conditions and within the limits laid down by the General Regulations of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, and with the exception of the extract referred to in I, they may be drawn up in…

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