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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Assistance and representation of the parties

Article D1453-2-2

…forming the duties of trade union defender are specified by the organisation proposing registration and brought to the attention of the administrative authority.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 6: Announcement of results and election disputes.

Article R713-27-2

After the votes have been counted in the elections for members of the regional chambers of commerce and industry, a committee composed of the regional prefect or his representative, the president of t…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: First demand guarantee and personal and joint surety

Article R2391-25

The provisions of articles R. 2191-36 to R. 2191-42 apply.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 10: Work requiring the use of work equipment

Article D4153-28

…naccessible during operation. II -The prohibition mentioned in I may be waived under the conditions and in the forms laid down in section 3 of this chapter.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Infringements of the rules relating to the design, manufacture and marketing of work equipment and personal protective equipment

Article R4746-2

I.-Any person responsible for selling, hiring out, transferring or making available second-hand equipment for any purpose whatsoever is liable to a fifth-class fine: 1° For failing to comply with the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Filing for divorce

Article 253

…ation, the judge may rule on the contribution to the marriage expenses, the residence of the family and the terms of the exercise of parental authority.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Filing for divorce

Article 252

…proceedings shall include a reminder of the provisions relating to: 1° mediation in family matters and participative proceedings; 2° Approval of partial or full agreements between the parties on the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Filing for divorce

Article 251

The spouse initiating the divorce proceedings may state the grounds for his or her claim if it is based on acceptance of the principle of the marriage breakdown or the definitive alteration of the mar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Addiction care, support and and prevention centres

Article D3411-2

…e substances or alcohol. In this case, they are only obliged to fulfil the missions mentioned in 2° and 3° of article D. 3411-1 for the people they care for, including their associated consumption.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Acquisition of Trade Mark Rights

Article R712-28-2

Failing an express decision within the period mentioned in article R. 712-28-1, the declaration of division is deemed to be rejected.

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