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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Checking and registering applications.

Article A123-53

The chronological register provided for in Article R. 123-98 is kept using a computerised process. For the application of article R. 123-101-1, the Registrar shall certify the identity of the informat…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Qualifications required

Article A321-5

The aptitude test provided for in article R. 321-19 takes place at least once a year. The dates and locations of the tests are set, after consultation with the Chambre nationale des commissaires-prise…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Guarantees granted in the exercise of the mandate.

Article R3123-5

Given the requirements of the public education service, the weekly service of staff belonging to teaching bodies or job categories who benefit from a credit of hours in accordance with article L. 3123…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Guarantees granted in the exercise of the mandate.

Article R4135-5

Given the requirements of the public education service, the weekly service of staff belonging to teaching bodies or job categories who benefit from a credit of hours in accordance with Article L. 4135…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Second-hand equipment

Article R4312-5

Provided it complies with the obligations laid down in Article L. 4311-1, second-hand equipment may, if it complies with the regulations governing second-hand equipment in force in the Member State of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Inspections and periodic coordination meetings.

Article R4513-5

When all the operations of external companies present in the establishment lead to the employment of workers for a total of more than 90,000 hours over the next twelve months, inspections and periodic…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Joint preliminary inspection.

Article R4512-5

Employers provide each other with all the information needed to prevent risks, in particular a description of the work to be carried out, the equipment used and the operating procedures whenever these…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Formal notice prior to the official report.

Article R4721-5

The table below sets out the provisions of this part that give rise to the application of the prior formal notice procedure and the minimum period for compliance: PROVISIONS FOR WHICH formal notice is…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Holders of the state diploma

Article D4331-5

The amount of the annual registration fees required of candidates for the State diploma in occupational therapy studying in a training institute belonging to a public health establishment is set by or…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Elections

Article R4441-5

Elections to the disciplinary chambers in New Caledonia and French Polynesia shall take place no later than four months after the date of renewal of the body of the Association.

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