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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Surface fresh water used or intended to be used for the production of water intended for human consumption

Article R1321-42

…iological characteristics exceed the quality limits for raw water set by the decree mentioned in II of article R. 1321-7 may not be used for the production of water intended for human consumption. How…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Consumer credit

Article L351-4

For the application in the Wallis and Futuna Islands of article L. 351-3: 1° In 3° of article L. 312-4, the amount: "€200" is replaced by the amount: "24,000 CFP francs" and the amount: "€75,000" is r…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article D321-4

The policies mentioned in article D. 321-1 are taken out on production of a certificate, in particular to the officials of the Ministry of Sports authorised in application of article L. 111-3. This do…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Responsibilities.

Article L2353-4

…st once a year. The annual meeting focuses in particular on 1° The economic and financial situation of the European Company, its subsidiaries and establishments; 2° The likely development of the busin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-4

The following is punishable by a fine of €3,750: 1° Making a change in the person of the owner or manager of a café or public house selling drinks for consumption on the premises, as referred to in ar…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to financial investments

Article A422-4

The composition of the guarantee fund's investment portfolio may not exceed the following ceilings: 1° 40% for all listed shares ; 2° 6% for unlisted equities ; 3° 6% for all unlisted infrastructure i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: The Managing Director's right to derogate

Article R1435-41

The derogation must meet the following conditions: 1° It must be justified by a reason of general interest and the existence of local circumstances; 2° It must have the effect of simplifying administr…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-44

In order to obtain approval of its quality system, the manufacturer must submit an application for assessment to a body, which must include : 1° The name and address of the manufacturer ; 2° the place…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Appeal procedures

Article R621-46

I. - An appeal to the Paris Court of Appeal shall be lodged by means of a written statement lodged in quadruplicate with the registry of the Paris Court of Appeal against a receipt. On pain of inadmis…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Storage receipts

Article L522-37-4

The pledge of goods represented by a warehousing receipt constituted by the holder of this title is established with regard to third parties as well as with regard to the contracting parties by its en…

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