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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Trade union representation at company and establishment level

Article L2122-1

In the company or establishment, the trade union organisations that meet the criteria of Article L. 2121-1 and that received at least 10% of the votes cast in the first round of the most recent electi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Organisation and operation of the Commercial Court.

Article L722-1

Except in the case of provisions providing for a single judge, the judgments of the commercial courts are handed down by judges ruling in collegial formation.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Insurance against natural disasters.

Article L125-1-1

…teria used to determine recognition of the state of natural disaster, within the meaning of article L. 125-1, and on the effective conditions for compensating disaster victims. This opinion is given i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Constitution and organisation of the medical reserve

Article L3132-1

…to be supplemented and these structures or professionals are unable to meet their needs themselves.II. - A contract of commitment to serve in the health reserve is signed between the reservist and th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: In vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Article L5462-1

The following are authorised to investigate and record breaches of the provisions of Title II of Book II of this Part, and of the regulatory measures taken for the application of these provisions: 1°…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition and scope

Article L4022-1

Periodic certification of healthcare professionals is a procedure designed to guarantee:1° the maintenance of skills;2° the quality of professional practices;3° the updating and level of knowledge.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Administrative penalties

Article L242-14

Any breach of the provisions of article L. 221-17 relating to the ban on masked numbers in telephone canvassing is punishable by an administrative fine of up to €75,000 for a natural person and €375,0…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Weekly rest.

Article L221-1

…of this chapter apply to persons employed in the establishments mentioned in paragraph 1 of Article L. 200-1.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title V: Prudential rules applicable to undertakings covered by the Solvency II regime

Article L350-1

…sions of this Title apply only to the insurance and reinsurance undertakings referred to in Article L. 310-3-1.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organs, tissues, cells and products.

Article L1272-4-1

…tific purposes from a deceased person without having submitted the protocol provided for in article L. 1232-3 of the Public Health Code is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €30,000.…

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