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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Use of a qualified person

Article L512-17

…d agents may call on the services of any qualified person appointed by the administrative authority to which they report.This person may accompany them during their inspections. This person may accomp…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Counting of votes

Article D4233-17

…ource programmes and executable programmes, the count, results and backup files, as well as the electoral documents mentioned in articles D. 4233-13, D. 4233-15 and D. 4233-15-1 are kept under seal, u…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D47-1-17

Failure to comply with the information obligations set out in articles D. 47-1-10, D. 47-1-11, D. 47-1-14 and D. 47-1-16 does not constitute grounds for nullity.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Enforcement of administrative court decisions

Article L614-17

If the decision not to grant a period for voluntary departure is annulled, the surveillance measures provided for in articles L. 731-1, L. 731-3, L. 741-1 and L. 743-13 are immediately terminated, and…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Product presentation

Article L3513-17

All packaging units for vaping products containing nicotine include a leaflet, the characteristics of which are defined by order of the Minister for Health.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Traffic routes and access

Article R4214-17

Workstations, footpaths and other open-air areas or installations intended to be occupied or used by workers during their activities must be designed in such a way as to allow safe movement of pedestr…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Space heating

Article R4227-17

It is forbidden to fill the tanks of heating appliances while the appliance is in operation or in a room with flames, incandescent elements or surfaces heated to over 100°C.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Leave of absence and maternity leave.

Article L1225-17

The employee is entitled to maternity leave for a period starting six weeks before the presumed date of childbirth and ending ten weeks after the date of childbirth.At the request of the employee and…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Contract notices for contracts awarded in accordance with a formal procedure

Article R2131-17

…establishing standard forms for the publication of notices in the framework of the award of contracts.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Responsibilities

Article R1233-17

The

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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