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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Rent.

Article R145-3

The specific characteristics of the premises are assessed in consideration of: 1° Its location in the building in which it is situated, its surface area and volume, and the convenience of its access f…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: The automated national criminal database for perpetrators of terrorist offences

Article R50-31

The recording in the file of the personal data provided for in 1° to 3° of Article 706-25-4 is carried out by the public prosecutor. The recording of the personal data provided for in 5° of Article 70…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Procedures for compiling statistics (R)

Article R1614-30

During the first quarter of each calendar year and in respect of the previous year, the president of the departmental council sends the prefect, using standardised forms: 1° A statistical statement of…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Application of the provisions concerning the right to an interpreter

Article D594-3

For the purposes of the preliminary article, interviews with a lawyer that are directly connected with any questioning or hearing, and for which the person may ask to be assisted by an interpreter, ar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Measures in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4412-37

The employer shall ensure that information on emergency measures relating to hazardous chemical agents is available, in particular to the internal or external emergency services responsible for dealin…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 9: Medicinal products and medical devices which midwives may prescribe

Article D4151-31

Midwives may prescribe for women, children and women's male partners and may obtain for their professional use the medicinal products listed by therapeutic class in tables I, II and III of appendix 41…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article R5221-3

The provisions of this Title do not apply to: 1° Instruments, apparatus, equipment, materials or other articles, including software, intended to be used for research purposes without pursuing medical…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Procedures for issuing the professional identification card

Article R8294-3

The holder of the professional identification card must inform his employer or the user company within twenty-four hours of any damage, loss or theft of his card, so that the employer or the user comp…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Cross-border transactions

Article R236-33

Any appeal against the decisions of the Registrar in respect of the control operations referred to in Articles L. 236-42, L. 236-43 and R. 236-30 shall be lodged under the conditions and according to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions

Article R3143-3

Failure to comply with the provisions of articles L. 3142-95, L. 3142-96 and D. 3142-62 relating to national service is punishable by a fifth-class fine. Repeated offences are punishable in accordance…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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