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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Substitution of the user for the modelling agency in the event of insufficient security

Article R7123-38

…n respect of the services provided by the models on behalf of this user. This rule applies notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary and the obligations that arise for the modelling agency from th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Substitution of the user for the modelling agency in the event of insufficient security

Article R7123-39

The employees and the social security bodies have a direct claim against the user thus substituted for the sums still owed to the modelling agency by this user for the provision of the employees.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-4

…e of this right.If it is in the child's interests, the family court judge shall determine the terms and conditions of relations between the child and a third party, whether a parent or not, in particu…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-1

Parental authority is a set of rights and duties with the interests of the child as their ultimate goal.It belongs to the parents until the child reaches majority or emancipation to protect the child'…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-5

The child must not be separated from his or her brothers and sisters, unless this is not possible or if his or her interests require another solution. Where appropriate, the judge will rule on persona…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-6

A child leaving the national territory without being accompanied by a holder of parental authority shall be in possession of an authorisation to leave the territory signed by a holder of parental auth…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-2

Each parent contributes to the maintenance and education of the children in proportion to his or her resources, those of the other parent, and the needs of the child.This obligation does not cease ips…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Electronic identification of users of digital health services

Article L1470-3

The ministers responsible for health and social action, or where applicable the minister responsible for defence, shall make available to professionals, both natural and legal persons, working in the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prevention of risks of exposure to ionising radiation.

Article L4451-3

…advise on the radiation protection of workers is bound by professional secrecy under the penalties and conditions set out in articles 226-13 and 226-14 of the French Penal Code, with regard to data c…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Legal status of in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Article L5221-3

…6 shall be placed on the market or put into service in accordance with Article 5 of that Regulation and this Article.II.-Pursuant to Article 54 of Regulation (EU) 2017/746, the Agence nationale de séc…

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