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Showing 35813590 of 51013 articles for Art. L 144-6 · Cass. com. 9 December 2008 n° 06-14.414

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Simplified procedure

Article R41-9

On expiry of the objection period, the chief clerk shall notify the accounting officer of the Directorate-General of Public Finance of the objections received and of the cancellation of the correspond…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R1161-9

The learning programme is made up of elements intended for the patient, the healthcare professional, the doctor or pharmacist in charge of the programme, the treating doctor and the prescribing doctor…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: National Committee.

Article R4643-9

Unless convened by the National Committee Council in a case of justified urgency, files relating to the agenda shall be sent to members and to representatives in an advisory capacity at least fifteen…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Disciplinary proceedings before the Enforcement Committee

Article R232-93

The person concerned and his counsel, where applicable, the person(s) with parental authority or the legal representative, as well as the representative of the Agency's College, the World Anti-Doping…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General powers

Article R3551-6-6

Professional fire brigade officers up to the rank of captain are appointed by joint order of the prefect and the president of the general council. Officers of a higher rank are appointed by joint orde…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Payment by the garnishee

Article R211-9

If the garnishee refuses to pay the sums it has acknowledged it owes or has been found to owe, the dispute is referred to the enforcement judge, who may issue a writ of execution against the garnishee…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Reimbursement of unemployment benefit

Article R1235-9

If, in its opposition, the employer claims that the reimbursement of unemployment benefits was ordered in a case where such a measure is excluded by law, the court shall refer the case back to the cou…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Scope and definitions

Article R4412-94

The provisions of this section apply to: 1° Work involving the removal or encapsulation of asbestos and materials, equipment and materials or articles containing it, including demolition ; 2° Work on…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Agreement on the duration of the contract

Article R6222-9

The tripartite agreement provided for in the last paragraph of article L. 6222-7-1 is not required in the cases provided for in articles L. 6222-11 and L. 6222-12-1, in 2° of article L. 6222-37 and in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Minimum standards applicable to infant consultations.

Article R2132-9

Each infant clinic must have at least: 1° A medical office with all the equipment necessary for examining children; 2° A pharmacy with lockable cupboards for toxic substances; 3° A spacious, well-vent…

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