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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-55

In the event of a dispute, the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes), to which the matter has been referred in accordance with Article L. 3142-69, shall have final jurisdiction.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Special provisions

Article R112-50

The provisions of articles R. 112-40 and R. 112-45 do not apply in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island, Mayotte, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, Wallis and…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2 : Cinematographic representation of a work of an advertising nature in a single département

Article R211-50

The minister responsible for culture may delegate his signature to the prefects for the issue of a cinematographic exhibition permit for cinematographic works of an advertising nature represented in a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Availability of consultation documents

Article R2332-5

The provisions of article R. 2132-3 apply.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title II: Management of copyright and related rights by an organisation

Article R329-5

Any change of status or general regulations, and any termination of office of a member of the deliberative and management bodies of an approved company shall be communicated to the Minister responsibl…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Single section: Sale of products without packaging

Article D120-5

The provisions of this sub-section relating to the authorisation, under certain conditions, of the sale of products in bulk, are without prejudice to the application of specific rules applicable to pr…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Automatic processing of personal data known as "VISABIO

Article R142-5

Personal data and information recorded in the processing mentioned in Article R. 142-1 may also be accessed, under the conditions set out in Article L. 222-1 of the Internal Security Code:1° Agents of…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Administrative and litigation procedure

Article D312-5

The chairman of the committee referred to in article D. 312-3 is chosen from among persons who have served as head of a diplomatic or consular post. In addition, the committee comprises: 2° A represen…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Discharge from hospital.

Article R1112-59

The discharge note issued to the patient must not contain any diagnosis or medical information relating to the illness that led to hospitalisation.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Discharge from hospital.

Article R1112-58

When the in-patient's state of health no longer requires them to remain in one of the establishment's departments, they are discharged by the Director on the recommendation of the department head doct…

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