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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions.

Article L7211-1

The provisions of this Title apply to the employees defined in Article L. 7211-2, with the exception of caretakers attached to the owner, who are covered by the provisions of Title II applicable to do…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Obstacles and offences

Article L8114-1

Obstructing a Labour Inspectorate inspector in the performance of the duties mentioned in Article L. 8112-1 is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of 37,500 euros.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Seizures and assignments.

Article L3252-10

The garnishee shall pay monthly the deductions for which the seizure is made within the limits of the sums available. If he fails to do so, the court, even of its own motion, shall declare him liable…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Extreme emergency work.

Article L4532-17

In the case of extremely urgent work whose immediate execution is necessary to prevent serious and imminent accidents or to organise rescue measures, the following obligations do not apply: 1° Submiss…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Conditions for salaried employment.

Article L5221-11

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the application of articles L. 5221-3 and L. 5221-5 to L. 5221-8.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L931-17

Article L. 145-43 is worded as follows: "Art. L. 145-43 -Traders and artisans who are tenants of the premises in which their business is located and who are accepted to follow a conversion course or a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L941-17

Article L. 145-43 is worded as follows: "Art. L. 145-43 -Traders and artisans who are tenants of the premises in which their business is located and who are accepted to follow a conversion course or a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Police.

Article L2512-13

I.-In the City of Paris, the Prefect of Police exercises the powers and duties conferred upon him by the Consuls' decree of 12 messidor an VIII which determines the duties of the Prefect of Police in…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 3: Cafés and public houses

Article L313-1

The rules governing the manufacture, sale and consumption of beverages are set out in articles L. 3331-2 and L. 3332-11 of the Public Health Code and articles L. 3335-3 and L. 3335-4 of the same code,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions specific to certain institutions and organisations.

Article L6147-14

In accordance with their priority mission mentioned in article L. 6147-7, army hospitals and the other elements of the army health service may be authorised by the Minister for Defence to participate…

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