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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for using the account

Article R4163-16

If the managing body does not respond to a request to use points for more than four months, the request will be rejected.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Warning and signalling systems

Article R4324-16

Work equipment shall include the warnings, signs and warning devices essential to ensure the safety of workers. These warnings, signs and warning devices must be chosen and placed in such a way as to…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Opposition to cold calling

Article L242-16

Any breach of the provisions of articles L. 223-1 to L. 223-5 is punishable by an administrative fine of up to €75,000 for a natural person and up to €375,000 for a legal entity. This fine is imposed…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: European patents

Article R614-16

…which are due for the European patent must be paid under the conditions provided for in Article 141 of the European Patent Convention. These fees are deducted from the filing date of the European pate…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Litigation

Article R7343-16

The decision of the Director General of the Autorité des relations sociales des plateformes d'emploi mentioned in article R. 7343-14 may be contested by the elector or by a representative appointed by…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Mandate

Article L722-16

The term of office of elected commercial court judges is free.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Procedures before committees

Article R712-16

The parties may be assisted before the commission by any person of their choice.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Governance rules

Article R513-16

The association draws up a code of conduct setting out the rules applicable to its members. This code may be common to one or more approved associations. The association may ask the Autorité de contrô…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Mandate

Article R722-16

Each year, within one month of the installation of the newly elected judges, the President of the Commercial Court shall, by order made after consulting the General Meeting, determine the allocation t…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Safety at sporting events

Article L332-16

When, through repeated actions that jeopardise the safety of persons or property at sporting events, through the commission of a serious act at one of these events, through membership of an associatio…

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