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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article A38-4

The regional directorate of public finance for Brittany and the Ille-et-Vilaine department is responsible for carrying out the following management operations: 1° It is responsible for collecting all…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Public health policy coordination committees

Article D1442-4

The following are members of the Commission de coordination dans le domaine des prises en charge et des accompagnments médico-sociaux de la Guadeloupe, de Saint-Barthélemy et de Saint-Martin:1° The Di…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Delivery, supply and transfer of risk

Article L216-4

The delivery or commissioning of the goods is accompanied by the handing over of the user manual and installation instructions and, where applicable, the commercial warranty contract.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Intervention procedures

Article L1523-4

In the event that the company goes into compulsory liquidation, concessions awarded on the basis of article

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: The tutor

Article 408-1

The property or rights of a minor may not be transferred to a trust.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 63-4

The lawyer appointed under the conditions provided for in Article 63-3-1 may communicate with the person in police custody under conditions that guarantee the confidentiality of the interview. The dur…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1231-4

Neither the employer nor the employee may waive in advance the right to avail themselves of the rules provided for in this Title.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Criminal provisions.

Article L1238-4

Dismissal without notifying the administrative authority in accordance with the conditions set out in article L. 1233-46 is punishable by a fine of 3,750 euros, imposed as many times as there are empl…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article L311-4

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall specify the conditions of application of this section.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Classification.

Article D323-4

To be classified as a residential tourist village, the establishment must include furnished premises divided into categories, according to criteria laid down in a classification table drawn up by the…

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