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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Falling persons.

Article R4534-4

Once the structural work of a storey has been completed, openings in a building overlooking the void, such as bays, must be fitted with guardrails placed 90 cm from the floors and with skirting boards…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: National Design Litigation

Article L521-4-1

…ure for infringement has not previously been ordered under the conditions provided for in l'article L. 521-4.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: MEASURES FOLLOWING CONTROLS

Article R523-4

If at the end of the period mentioned in article R. 523-3, the offender has refused the proposal or has not responded to it, the administrative authority shall inform the public prosecutor without del…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Administration.

Article R4381-44

…expressed in a deed, this decision is mentioned on its date in the register provided for in Article R. 4381-43. The entry in the register must indicate the form, nature, purpose and signatories of the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Commissioning authorisation.

Article R6312-42

…o-service authorisation until the date of its transfer under the conditions provided for in article R. 6312-37 and, at the latest, until the expiry of a period of three months from such termination or…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Liability for defective products

Article 1245-10

…at the time he put the product into circulation, did not allow the existence of the defect to be detected;5° Or that the defect is due to the conformity of the product with mandatory rules of a legi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal settlements

Article R8114-4

The proposed settlement shall mention : 1° The nature of the alleged offences and their legal classification ; 2° The amount of the penalties incurred; 3° The amount of the fine; 4° The deadlines for…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Litigation

Article L722-4-1

…e measures even if a seizure for infringement has not previously been ordered under the conditions set out in l'article L. 722-4.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution.

Article R322-49

…development plan. Member-policyholders may be required to subscribe to loans under the conditions set out in article R. 322-80-1.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4227-4

…distributed in such a way as to allow rapid evacuation of all occupants in conditions of maximum safety. These exits must always be unobstructed. No object, merchandise or equipment may obstruct the m…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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