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Showing 36713680 of 6655 articles for Art. EU Regulation 2368/2002

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2223-42

…provide proof of sixteen hours' professional training. This training covers funeral legislation and regulations, health and safety, and the psychology and sociology of mourning.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Use and storage of explosive and flammable substances

Article R4227-23

…air areas referred to in article R. 4227-22. This prohibition is signposted in accordance with the regulations in force.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Section D Central Council

Article D4233-21-1

…d of the central council of section D, in accordance with the procedures laid down in the electoral regulations.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to electronic voting

Article R4311-63

…g may take place electronically. Electronic voting excludes all other voting methods. The electoral regulations set out the conditions under which nurses who are not equipped for electronic voting may…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Mandate and attribution

Article R6352-14

…lating to these matters, to health and safety conditions at work and to the application of internal regulations.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Emergency department structure.

Article R6123-24

…n observed in the organisation of care or in the referral of patients. The establishment's internal regulations stipulate how these sheets are to be used.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Local conciliation commission.

Article R6142-22

…fficulties that may arise between the contracting parties when drawing up, revising or applying the regulations attached to the agreements referred to in article L. 6142-3.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: The national plant variety authority

Article L412-1

…national plant variety authority. In this capacity, it is responsible for: 1° Applying the laws and regulations on plant variety protection and, in particular, issuing the certificate referred to in A…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Examination of the sports agent's licence

Article R222-16

…ned a mark equal to or higher than a minimum mark set in advance by the federation's sports agents' regulations. It notifies the results to those concerned within two months of the date of the test an…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: General rules governing UCITS

Article L214-8

…egulated market or a multilateral trading facility under conditions laid down by decree.The general regulations of the Autorité des marchés financiers set the conditions for subscription, transfer and…

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