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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Commercial events.

Article R762-8

The first annual programme declaration may be made at the same time as the application for exhibition park registration.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation and operation of the High Council

Article R821-8

The duties of Government Commissioner are carried out by the Director of Civil Affairs and the Seal or his representative.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article R4221-8

Any notary appointed as custodian of a will containing a legacy in favour of a region or a regional public establishment shall be required, as soon as the will is opened, to send the president of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Notified bodies

Article R4313-87

If the Minister for Employment remains silent on an application for authorisation for more than four months, this will be deemed to constitute a rejection decision.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article R4532-84

The inter-company safety, health and working conditions committee is chaired by the health and safety coordinator appointed for the construction phase of the project in application of article L. 4532-…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article R4532-86

Meetings of the inter-company college take place on the worksite in an appropriate room and, except in exceptional cases justified by the urgency of the situation, during working hours. Meetings are p…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R3354-8

The blood taken is divided equally between two samples labelled and sealed by the officer or agent of the judicial police.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Relay doctors

Article R3413-8

The relay doctors receive a flat-rate allowance for each person they monitor, in accordance with the conditions laid down by joint order of the ministers responsible for the budget and health.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Rules common to all types of practice.

Article R4127-82

When setting up or changing their practice, doctors may publish advertisements in any medium, taking into account the recommendations issued by the Conseil national de l'ordre.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Work equipment and means of protection.

Article R4722-8

A copy of the accredited body's report is simultaneously sent by the employer to the prevention department of the relevant social security body.

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