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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Enforcement provisions.

Article L323-34

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this section, and in particular : - the procedures for application of Article L. 323-21 ; - the procedure…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Consumer rights

Article L217-3

The seller shall deliver goods that comply with the contract and with the criteria set out in article L. 217-5. It is responsible for defects in conformity existing at the time of delivery of the good…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Comité régional de l'emploi, de la formation et de l'orientation professionnelles (Regional Committee for Employment, Vocational Training and Guidance)

Article L6123-3

The role of the Regional Employment, Vocational Training and Guidance Committee is to ensure coordination between those involved in guidance, vocational training and employment policies and the consis…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Authorisation of establishments taking samples.

Article L1242-3

The terms and conditions for the application of this chapter are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, and in particular the technical, health and medical conditions and the conditions for guara…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Special provisions for public services.

Article L2512-3

In the event of a concerted stoppage of work by the staff referred to in article L. 2512-1, the time at which work is stopped and the time at which it is resumed may not be different for the various c…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 7: Payment.

Article L511-35

In the event of refusal of payment, on the request made under the two preceding articles, the owner of the lost bill of exchange retains all his rights by an act of protest. This deed must be made on…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Status of the consumer ombudsman

Article L613-3

Where the consumer mediator is employed or remunerated exclusively by a professional body or federation, he or she shall meet the requirements laid down by the provisions of article L. 613-1 and has a…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: The borough mayor

Article L2511-31

The mayor of the municipality or the mayor of Paris informs the arrondissement mayor of the general conditions for the implementation of equipment projects whose execution is planned, in whole or in p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L5421-3

The condition of seeking employment required to benefit from a replacement income is met if the persons concerned are registered as jobseekers and carry out, on their own initiative or at the suggesti…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Inspection.

Article L5313-3

In order to carry out its duties, the Agency may ask the ministers and regional health agencies concerned to call upon their agents authorised to monitor the application of legislative and regulatory…

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