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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Remuneration.

Article D6152-23-1

…same establishment, within the framework of the territorial hospital groupings mentioned in article L. 6132-1, when the shared medical project mentioned in I of article R. 6132-3 is adopted;The territ…

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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.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1 : Cross-sectional imaging equipment used for diagnostic radiology purposes

Article D6124-231-1

The provisions of II of article D. 6124-229 do not apply to the heavy equipment mentioned in article L. 6122-14-1.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D4163-3

…clares the exposure of workers to one or more of the occupational risk factors mentioned in article L. 4163-1, in accordance with the risk assessment provided for in article L. 4121-3, with regard to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Measures aimed at eliminating pay differentials between women and men in the company and ensuring a balanced distribution of each sex among senior executives and members of management bodies

Article D1142-13

The penalty referred to in article L. 1142-10 is calculated on the basis of business income, as taken into account to determine the basis of assessment for contributions defined in article L. 242-1 of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Derogations in undertakings without a trade union delegate. - Provisions relating to the approval by employees of agreements negotiated by mandated employees

Article D2232-8

The consultation provided for in articles L. 2232-23-1, L. 2232-24 and L. 2232-26 is organised within two months of the conclusion of the agreement. The employer shall first consult the mandated elect…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of protection zones.

Article D3335-3

…unicipalities, resulting in particular from the number of establishments mentioned in 3° of article L. 3335-1 to be protected by virtue of the provisions of article L. 3335-2, exceptions to the prefec…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article D321-1

Pursuant to article L. 321-1, insurance policies cover the financial consequences of civil liability incurred by : 1° Sports associations and companies, the organisers of sports events mentioned in ar…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Administrative police measures

Article D521-4

The minister ordering an inspection pursuant to articles L. 521-18 or L. 521-26 chooses the authorised body on the basis of its competence and the nature of the product or service concerned.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VI: Protection of sole traders

Article D526-32

The debts for social security contributions referred to in the fifth paragraph of article L. 526-22 may not be the subject of the transfer provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 526-27.

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