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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: Definitive advertising

Article R533-2

…the French Civil Code and for pledges of business assets in accordance with articles L. 143-16 and R. 521-1 et seq. of the French Commercial Code. Only one fee or one real estate security contributio…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Verification procedures

Article R2144-2

…pply where the purchaser establishes that an application has been submitted in disregard of Article R. 2132-7.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Declaration of subcontracting after notification of the contract

Article R2393-28

…the purchaser remains silent for twenty-one days from receipt of the documents mentioned in article R. 2393-27, this shall also constitute acceptance of the subcontractor and, where applicable, approv…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Buildings where the lowest floor of the last storey is more than eight metres above ground level

Article R4216-27

The internal layout of the buildings referred to in Article R. 4216-24 is such as to limit the spread of fire and smoke, in particular by cross-cutting or compartmentalisation. The interior fittings o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Electrical installations and precautions against static electricity

Article R4462-23

…ried out are deemed to be premises or locations exposed to fire risks within the meaning of article R. 4215-12. In the case of an explosive atmosphere, they are also deemed to be exposed to explosion…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Pre-employment medical examination and vaccinations.

Article R4626-23

…tain categories of workers exposed to particular risks under the conditions provided for in article R. 4626-31.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Assistance for employees on part-time work

Article R5122-23

…ed by the authority responsible for these services, for the sole purpose mentioned in 3° of Article R. 5122-20.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Nature and conditions of granting

Article R5141-20

…article L. 5141-1, as well as the characteristics of the additional financing mentioned in article R. 5141-18, are determined by joint order of the ministers responsible for employment, the economy a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Information system relating to vocational training provision

Article R6111-2

The reference language referred to in article R. 6111-1 is defined by order of the Minister responsible for vocational training, issued after consultation with the National Commission for Collective B…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The electorate

Article R7343-2

A ballot is organised for each of the sectors of activity mentioned in article L. 7343-1. Employees may take part in the ballot organised for each sector of activity in which they work, provided that…

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