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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Application procedure

Article R5221-15

The application for a work permit referred to in I of article R. 5221-1 is sent by teleservice to the prefect of the département in which the employing establishment has its registered office or the i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Company certification

Article R4412-130

The activities of the company which are the subject of certification by the certifying bodies are determined on the basis of the single risk assessment document provided for in article R. 4121-1. The…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Controlling epidemics and certain communicable diseases

Article R3821-10

For the application of article R. 3115-53 in Wallis and Futuna, the words: "of article L. 522-1 of the Environment Code" are replaced by the words: "of locally applicable regulations on the marketing…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Commitments giving rise to a diversification provision

Article R134-10

I.-Before an initial premium payment, an arbitration or a transfer to the undertakings referred to in Article L. 134-1, the following information is communicated to the subscriber in clearly visible c…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: DEFENCE OR SECURITY PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTS

Article R2373-1

Defence or security partnership contracts are subject to the provisions of this Book, with the exception of: 1° The provisions of Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter II of Title I; 2° The provisions of Chapte…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-13

Where the results of the risk assessment show that the quantities in which a hazardous chemical agent is present in the workplace present only a low risk to the health and safety of workers and that t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article R1312-10

The following is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences: 1° Without complying with the declaration or practice conditions laid down in article R. 1311-7 ; 2° Without complying with th…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial provisions.

Article R6147-109

I. - The provisions of section 1 of chapter V of this title are applicable to the territorial public health establishment of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon with the exception of articles R. 6145-21 and R. 6…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Sub-committees

Article R2272-13

Subject to the provisions of articles R. 2272-14 and R. 2272-15, the employees' and employers' representatives on each sub-committee are appointed by the Minister for Labour on the recommendation of t…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Decision by the Minister responsible for culture

Article R211-12

I. - The cinema licence is accompanied by one of the following classification measures:1° Authorisation of screening for all audiences ; 2° Prohibition on showing to minors under twelve years of age;…

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