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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Prevention plan.

Article R4512-8

The measures provided for in the prevention plan include at least the following provisions: 1° The definition of dangerous phases of activity and the corresponding specific means of prevention; 2° The…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Provisions relating to the management of the guarantee fund for risks associated with the agricultural spreading of urban or industrial sewage sludge.

Article R424-8

A management board is set up for the guarantee fund for risks relating to the agricultural spreading of urban or industrial sewage sludge. The Board is chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Director…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special requirements

Article R4544-8

When carrying out live working, the employer shall implement preventive measures which shall include, in the light of the risk assessment: 1° The definition of appropriate operating procedures ; 2° Th…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The National Council of Commercial Courts.

Article R721-8

…term, renewable once.An alternate member is appointed under the same conditions for each full member.Any vacancy or loss of the capacity in respect of which they were appointed gives rise to a replac…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work platforms.

Article R4534-80

Where work platforms rest on trestles or trestles, these should be no more than 2 metres apart. They must be rigid, with their feet carefully treaded and resting on sturdy support points. It is forbid…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Relations between sports associations and companies

Article R122-8

I.-The agreement referred to in article L. 122-14 includes stipulations specifying : 1° The definition of the activities linked to the amateur sector and the activities linked to the professional sect…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Guarantee fund for policyholders against the failure of life and health insurance companies.

Article R423-8

As soon as it has been notified in accordance with I of article L. 423-2, the defaulting company shall inform each policyholder, subscriber or beneficiary of benefits of the proceedings in progress. T…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R3211-8

…of the court of appeal, the person undergoing psychiatric care is assisted or represented by a lawyer. He shall be represented by a lawyer if the judge decides, in the light of the medical opinion pro…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Penalties

Article R4162-8

The penalty is due for each full month during which the company fails to comply with the obligations mentioned in article L. 4162-3 from the date of the formal notice until the Labour Inspectorate rec…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Import and export for scientific purposes.

Article R1235-8

Four copies of the application for authorisation must be sent to the Minister for Research, together with a dossier, by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt, or handed in against a receipt.…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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