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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Credit for hours worked

Article R2123-3

In order to benefit from the time credit provided for in article L. 2123-2, an elected member of a municipal council shall inform his employer in writing at least three days before his absence, specif…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Medical and psychological emergency units

Article R6311-25-1

A medico-psychological emergency unit, known as a "regional medico-psychological emergency unit", designated by order of the Minister for Health, is responsible for the regional coordination of depart…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Specialised professional funds.

Article R214-203-2

A specialised professional fund may only dispose of unmatured or lapsed loans that it has granted after the Autorité des marchés financiers has approved a specific programme of operations submitted by…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: General obligation to provide pre-contractual information

Article L131-3-1

Any breach of the obligation to provide the information mentioned in article L. 111-6 is punishable by an administrative fine of up to €3,000 for a natural person and up to €15,000 for a legal entity.…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 4: Group governance system

Article R356-35

The risk management system covers the risks to be taken into account in the calculation of the Solvency Capital Requirement in accordance with Articles R. 356-19 to R. 356-22, as well as risks which a…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 11: Medical care and rehabilitation activities

Article R6123-125-2

The authorisation holder may provide specific care requiring particular expertise, the list of which is drawn up by the Minister for Health. These are included in the multiannual contract of objective…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Content of technical specifications

Article R2311-3

Wherever possible, technical specifications are drawn up in such a way as to take account of accessibility criteria for people with disabilities or functionality criteria for all users.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Public billing portal

Article R2392-3

An Order of the Minister for the Budget, appended to this Code, defines the technical procedures for submitting, transmitting and receiving invoices on the public invoicing portal in application of Ar…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Supply of drinks

Article R4225-3

Where special working conditions require workers to drink frequently, the employer shall provide them with at least one non-alcoholic drink free of charge. The list of workstations concerned is drawn…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collective changing rooms

Article R4228-3

The floors and walls of communal changing rooms and washrooms must be such that they can be effectively cleaned. These areas are kept in a constant state of cleanliness.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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