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French Commercial codeIn force
APPENDIX 8-8 (APPENDIX TO ARTICLE A. 822-29)

Article Annexe 8-8

…y as defined in Article L. 822-17 and in the second paragraph of article L. 823-13 which he may incur. Article 2 The following are excluded from the cover provided for in Article 1: 1° Damage caused :…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Authorising officer's accounts (R)

Article R3342-8-1

…officer authorises these enforcement measures in accordance with the procedures set out in article R. 1617-24.Oppositions, when the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the judicial courts, are ju…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Automated processing of personal data known as "Therapeutic Use Exemptions for Sportsmen and Sportswomen".

Article R232-85-8

The information and personal data recorded in the automated processing may not be kept for more than eighteen months from the expiry of the period of validity of the authorisation. However, in the eve…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Export transactions

Article R442-8-8

The guarantee may cover the risk of non-payment of sums owed by French companies:a) French or foreign credit institutions, insurance companies or finance companies in respect of sureties, guarantees o…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Registration in the file

Article R53-8-8

The file manager checks the validity of the information recorded and, as appropriate, refuses or deletes records that do not comply with legal requirements.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General measures to prevent chemical risks.

Article R4535-8

…risks of exposure to hazardous chemical agent s: 1° Scope an d definitions provided for in articles R. 4412-1 to R. 4412-4; 2° Risk assessment provided for in articles R. 4412-5 to R. 4412-8 and artic…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Scaffolding

Article R4323-80

When certain parts of a scaffold are not ready for use, particularly during erection, dismantling or alterations, these parts constitute restricted areas which are equipped with devices to prevent una…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-86

…ers are used in such a way as to ensure that the various elements are fixed in relation to each other. The overlap length of the sections of an extension ladder must always be sufficient to ensure the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-88

Ladders are used in such a way as to provide workers with a secure grip and support at all times. The carrying of loads should be exceptional and limited to light, unobtrusive loads. It must not preve…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-83

The employer shall ensure that fixed ladders are designed, equipped or installed in such a way as to prevent falls from a height. After assessing the risk in relation to the climbing height for which…

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