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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Searches

Article 706-90

…the preliminary investigation relating to one of the offences falling within the scope of Articles 706-73 and 706-73-1 so require, the liberty and custody judge of the judicial court may, at the requ…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Approved prevention groups.

Article D611-7

…account in particular:The compliance of the grouping's objectives with those defined by article L. 611-1 ; The adequacy of the means implemented to the objectives pursued; The commitments entered into…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Common provisions.

Article L2281-7

If the employer fails to take the initiative within a period of one year in the event of an agreement, or three years in the absence of an agreement, negotiations must begin at the request of a repres…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Common provisions.

Article R711-74

…twork of chambers of commerce and industry may settle under the conditions provided for in articles 2044 to 2058 of the Civil Code. Settlements are concluded by the authority competent to conclude con…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: School transport (R).

Article R1614-74

The right to compensation for 1984 is initially the subject of a provisional assessment on the basis of estimates made by the prefect, after consulting the competent authorities for the organisation o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Funeral homes (R).

Article R2223-77

…igned to ascertain beforehand the reality and cause of death. In the cases provided for in article 81 of the Civil Code and in article 74 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the admission of a body to…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 5: Provisions applicable to persons convicted of acts of terrorism

Article D49-76

The requests of the sentenced person provided for by

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Risk assessment

Article R4452-7

…n particular in order to verify compliance with the exposure limit values defined in Articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6. If an assessment based on available technical documentary data does not lead to t…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter Ia: French Paralympic and Sports Committee

Article L141-7

…c and Sports Committee is the owner of the national Paralympic emblems.It is also the custodian of :1° The Paralympic emblems, flag, motto and symbol;2° The Paralympic anthem;3° The logo, mascot, slog…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Opticians.

Article L4362-7

…e, on a temporary and occasional basis, without having to register in accordance with Article L. 4362-1.Where the practice of the profession is not regulated in the State in which he is established, t…

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