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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Applicable certification procedure and technical design and construction rules applicable to second-hand work equipment referred to in 1°, 3°, 4° and 5° of Article R. 233-83 and to second-hand safety components referred to in Article R. 233-83-2

Article R233-89-1-1

The mobile machines and second-hand lifting equipment referred to in the first paragraph, which comply with the requirements applicable to them respectively by virtue of amended decrees no. 47-1592 of…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1a: National health identifier

Article R1111-8-1

I.-The national health identifier defined in article L. 1111-8-1 is the registration number in the national register for the identification of natural persons (NIR).For persons awaiting the allocation…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Therapeutic use exemptions

Article D232-83

The Therapeutic Use Exemption does not replace the certificate attesting to the absence of contraindication to participation in sporting competitions issued pursuant to article L. 231-2-1. It does not…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Refunds

Article 1352-8

The restitution of a service takes place in value. This is assessed at the date on which it was provided.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1844-8

The dissolution of the company entails its liquidation, except in the cases provided for in Article 1844-4 and in the third paragraph of Article 1844-5. It only has effect with regard to third parties…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Rights and obligations of undivided co-owners.

Article 815-12

An undivided co-owner who manages one or more undivided assets is liable for the net proceeds of his management. He or she shall be entitled to remuneration for his or her activity under the condition…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Reporting of gifts.

Article 860-1

The ratio of a sum of money is equal to its amount. However, if it has been used to acquire property, the ratio is due from the value of that property, under the conditions provided for in Article 860…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Compensation for damage by the court and enforcement of the judgment

Article 849-19

In all acts relating to the court's reparation of damages and the forced execution of the judgment, the plaintiff in the action shall specify, in addition to the particulars provided by law, on pain o…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 2: Termination of proceedings

Article 807-1

At any time, all of the constituted parties may apply to the Pre-Trial Judge for the partial closure of the investigation. In support of their request, they shall produce a deed countersigned by lawye…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Supervision of the operator of a physical activity or sports establishment

Article A322-2

The administrative authority may oppose the opening or order the temporary or permanent closure of an establishment whose operator has refused to provide it with information enabling it to monitor the…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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