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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work carried out from a work plan

Article R4323-61

Where collective protective devices cannot be used from a work surface, workers' individual protection is ensured by means of an appropriate fall arrest system which does not allow a free fall of more…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: General conditions of work, access and movement at a height

Article R4323-67

Workstations for work at height must be accessible in complete safety. The most appropriate means of access to these workstations is chosen taking into account the frequency of traffic, the height to…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: European patents

Article R614-13

The following shall be entered ex officio in the National Patent Register: 1° The final decision mentioned in Article R. 614-6; 2° The submission of the translation and that of the revised translation…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-19

Any public sewerage service, regardless of how it is operated, gives rise to the collection of sewerage fees established under the conditions set by the articles R. 2224-19-1 to R. 2224-19-11.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal records

Article R291

Article R. 66-1 is worded as follows: "Art. R. 66-1.-For the persons referred to in the first paragraph of Article R. 62, the forms are sent to the chief clerk of the court of first instance, either o…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article R811-1

Subject to the adaptations provided for by Article R. 811-3 below, the following shall apply in New Caledonia:1° The provisions of Book I with the exception of Articles R. 133-1, R. 133-2 (4°) and R.…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R211-2

The exception provided for in 8° of article L. 211-3 is exercised under the conditions defined in articles R. 122-23 to R. 122-28.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article R237-9

The company is struck off the register of commerce and companies on proof of completion of the formalities provided for in articles R. 237-7 and R. 237-8.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article R5211-4

The methods for calculating the maximum allowances received for the actual performance of the duties of president and vice-president of one of the public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of authorisation

Article R131-5

The application for approval must be accompanied by:1° A copy of the articles of association, the internal rules and the disciplinary rules, as well as a copy of the receipt for the declaration provid…

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