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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Building characteristics

Article R4214-1

…ads and the maximum overloads corresponding to their type of use. They comply with the anti-seismic rules laid down, where applicable, by the provisions in force.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation of work

Article D1432-35

…ives to sit on one or other of these committees, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the rules of procedure mentioned in article D. 1432-32.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Payment to finance mobility services

Article D2531-10

…s are subject, as regards its liquidation, payment, collection, control and litigation, to the same rules as those applicable to the social security contributions they pay as well as to the provisions…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Exercise by a taxpayer of actions belonging to the department

Article R3133-3

An appeal to the Conseil d'Etat shall, on pain of forfeiture, be lodged within one month of either the expiry of the period allowed to the administrative court to rule or the notification of the refus…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Exercise by a taxpayer of shares belonging to the region

Article R4143-3

An appeal to the Conseil d'Etat shall, on pain of forfeiture, be lodged within one month of either the expiry of the period allowed to the administrative court to rule or the notification of the refus…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 1: Exercise by a taxpayer of shares belonging to the public establishment for intermunicipal cooperation

Article R5211-51

An appeal to the Conseil d'Etat shall, on pain of forfeiture, be lodged within one month of either the expiry of the period allowed to the administrative court to rule or the notification of the refus…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and composition

Article R7226-9

…ncil and the members of the Bureau shall be elected under the conditions laid down in the Council's Rules of Procedure for the duration of the Council's term of office.A vacancy occurring in the Burea…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4223-1

The provisions of this section lay down the rules relating to lighting and illumination: 1° of work premises and their ancillary areas, in particular passageways and stairways; 2° of outside areas whe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application

Article R4227-3

…cable, the number of members of the public likely to be admitted, calculated in accordance with the rules relating to the protection of the public against the risks of fire and panic in establishments…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients

Article R4321-94

…family or community must, as far as possible, do everything possible to ensure compliance with the rules of hygiene and prophylaxis. He informs the patient of his responsibilities and duties towards…

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