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Showing 15111520 of 43105 articles for Art. R. 211-4

French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Periodic inspection

Article R4451-42

…employer shall carry out periodic general inspections of the work equipment referred to in articles R. 4451-40 and R. 4451-41 in order to detect in good time any deterioration likely to create hazards…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Relations between training supervisors and trainees.

Article R4235-45

The provisions of article R. 4235-37 are applicable to former trainees who have become pharmacists.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for approval

Article R212-49

…articles R. 212-47 et R. 212-48.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Water production, distribution and conditioning installations, sharing of responsibilities

Article R1321-44

…or distribution service, of non-compliance after supply, for the waters mentioned in 1° of article R. 1321-5, with the quality limits set by the order mentioned in article R. 1321-2, take all appropr…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable to non-trading private legal entities with an economic activity.

Article R612-4

…ditor implements the warning procedure provided for in Article L. 612-3, the provisions of articles R. 234-1 et seq if the legal person has a collegiate body responsible for administration distinct fr…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 6: Termination of commercial operation.

Article R752-48

In the event of failure to comply with the requirements of articles R. 752-45 and R. 752-46, the Prefect will ask the owner of the site to provide explanations of the planned measures and the timetabl…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Control of work permits

Article R5221-45

The declaration made by the employer in application of article R. 5221-27 for the recruitment of a foreign national holding a temporary residence permit or a visa for a stay of more than three months…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 2: Journalists accompanying Members of Parliament

Article R744-42

The provisions of article R. 744-38 are applicable to visits by journalists governed by this paragraph.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Nominations.

Article R713-42

The provisions of I of article R. 713-6 are applicable to the election of consular delegates.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exemption authorisation for young people undergoing vocational training

Article R4153-44

The declaration provided for in article R. 4153-41 is renewed every three years.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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