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Showing 61416150 of 63274 articles for Art. s. 1833 and 1844-10 · Cass. 3e civ. 5 July 2000

French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisional suspension.

Article R811-51

…n the decision. The court shall rule publicly, after the public prosecutor has made his submissions and the court-appointed administrator has been heard or called. The Chairman of the National Council…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-subparagraph 1: Filing of instruments of incorporation

Article A123-58

The European economic interest groupings referred to in Article A. 123-18 file at the latest at the same time as their application for registration:

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Second-hand equipment

Article R4312-5

Provided it complies with the obligations laid down in Article L. 4311-1, second-hand equipment may, if it complies with the regulations governing second-hand equipment in force in the Member State of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-54

The notified body makes unannounced visits to the manufacturer, the need for and frequency of which are determined on the basis of the control system managed by the body. The criteria for choosing the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensation for severe disability

Article R5213-51

…loyment obligation may opt for the modulation of the annual contribution provided for in article L. 5212-9. If the employer fails to notify its option for modulation within this one-month period, it i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for certain public sector employees.

Article R5424-5

…l duration of salaried activities completed by the same worker for employers covered by Articles L. 5422-13 or L. 5424-1 is taken into account. Account is also taken of periods during which the employ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4322-53

…another chiropodist or another health professional ; 2° to act in all circumstances with propriety and kindness towards the patient and to show compassion towards him ; 3° to agree to an attempt at c…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obstetrics, neonatology, neonatal resuscitation.

Article D6124-55

…ing additional conditions: 1° It must be located in the same building, in the immediate vicinity of and with rapid access to the obstetrics unit; 2° It must have the resources required for ventilation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R6312-5

…ral of the regional health agency. Failure to comply with the obligations laid down in this section and identified by the urgent medical assistance service shall be communicated to the Director Genera…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General organisation.

Article L6141-5

…signed to receive prisoners or persons subject to secure detention. The provisions of Titles I, III and of this Title shall be adapted by regulation to the specific operating conditions of these estab…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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