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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Corrective measures, restrictions on use, interruption of distribution, exemptions, information and advice for consumers

Article R1321-36

In the cases provided for in 2° of article R. 1321-32, articles R. 1321-33 and R. 1321-34, the Prefect will ensure that the person responsible for the distribution of water informs the population conc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Amendment procedure

Article R1333-138

The person responsible for the nuclear activity must inform the Nuclear Safety Authority of the following prior to their implementation:1° Any change in the radiation protection advisor referred to in…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Status of statutory auditors

Article R822-29

The statutory auditor omitted from the list pursuant to articles R. 822-25, R. 822-26 and R. 822-28 may apply for re-registration in accordance with the procedure set out in Section 1 of Chapter II of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Seasonal workers

Article R5221-25

Before entering France, the foreign national's seasonal employment contract is approved by the territorially competent Prefect in accordance with the criteria set out in article R. 5221-16 and subject…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Preliminary title: General provisions

Article R1-2

The provisions relating to the approval procedure for the associations mentioned in the first paragraph of Article 2-21 are laid down by the articles R. 114-6 to R. 114-17 of the Heritage Code.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R214-117

For the purposes of assessing the limits and ratios provided for in articles R. 214-107 to R. 214-116, the operating receivables of the undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Article R1423-22

The provisions of articles R. 1423-19 to R. 1423-21 are applicable to the appointment by the general meeting of the industrial tribunal of the industrial tribunal members called upon to hold summary h…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Referral to and decision by the court.

Article R631-13

The decision by which the court modifies the date of cessation of payments is notified to the debtor, communicated to the persons mentioned in article R. 621-7 and is advertised as provided for in art…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Financial and accounting provisions

Article R1431-18

Unless otherwise provided in this Title, the provisions of articles R. 2221-35 to R. 2221-52 shall apply to public cultural or environmental cooperation establishments of an industrial and commercial…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1 : Examination for admission to the probationary period, probationary period and examination to qualify as a judicial representative

Article R812-4

Only persons holding the qualifications or diplomas referred to in L. 812-3 than persons holding the qualifications or diplomas mentioned in articles R. 811-7 and R. 811-8.

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