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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and operation

Article R1431-7

The Board of Directors deliberates on all matters relating to the operation of the establishment and in particular on:

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-70

In all cases where a carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic agent for reproduction is used, the employer shall apply the following measures: 1° Limitation of the quantities of this agent in the workplace; 2…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
VI: Transfers free of charge

Article 797 A

Payments made by a transferor to a company under the conditions set out in articles L. 23-11-1 to L. 23-11-4 of the French Commercial Code.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Negotiable debt securities.

Article D213-7

The conditions for issuing the negotiable debt securities provided for in Articles L. 213-1 A to L. 213-4-1 and in this sub-section are specified by order of the Minister for the Economy.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions common to consumer credit and home loans

Article D351-7

For the application of article D. 351-6: 1° Are replaced by locally applicable provisions having the same effect: a) The references to the Labour Code; b) The references to the agreement of 10 June 20…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Establishments authorised to retrieve tissues for therapeutic purposes.

Article R1242-7

Inspections carried out in application of articles L. 1421-1 and L. 5313-1 in establishments authorised to retrieve tissues are carried out at least every two years.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Single section: Sale of products without packaging

Article D120-7

Any form of bulk sale is prohibited for the following products: 1° Heat-treated liquid dairy products, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter III of Section IX of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Machinery and other work equipment

Article R4313-78

…w machines or machines considered as new which are subject either to the procedures defined in article R. 4313-76 or to those defined in article R. 4313-77, are as follows: 1° Circular saws (single- o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Organisation and operation of the Disciplinary Boards of First Instance and the National Disciplinary Board

Article R4234-7

The same magistrate may be appointed to chair the disciplinary board of several councils, either as a full member or as an alternate. The orders of the ministers responsible for the budget and health…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Customer due diligence obligations

Article R561-7

For the application of I of Article L. 561-5, the persons referred to in Article L. 561-2 shall identify the beneficial owner of the business relationship in accordance with the procedures defined in…

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