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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Low-voltage lines, pipes and installations inside premises A.

Article R4534-127

Where, in the course of carrying out the work, there is a risk of workers coming directly or indirectly into contact either with a live conductor or live conductive part which is bare or insufficientl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Low-voltage lines, pipes and installations inside premises A.

Article R4534-128

If the line or installation is to be de-energised, the employer must ask the operator or user of the line or installation to de-energise it or obtain permission from him to do so himself. The employer…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Authorisations and clearances.

Article 1289-2

General powers of attorney granted by the guardianship judge pursuant to Article 219 of the Civil Code may be terminated in the same manner.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Marinas and anchorages.

Article L341-12

Harbour dues and other fees collected in marinas may be allocated to the development and operation of anchorages or isolated facilities for the reception and practice of pleasure boating within their…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies

Article L233-12

Where a company is controlled directly or indirectly by a joint stock company, it shall notify the latter and each of the companies participating in such control of the amount of the holdings it holds…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers of the overseas regions in relation to economic development and regional planning

Article L4433-12

The regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion define, in liaison with the public authorities and professional organisations, their guidelines for the development of agriculture and forestry, in parti…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Terms and conditions

Article L6213-12

The orders and decisions mentioned in articles L. 6211-3, L. 6211-22, L. 6211-23, L. 6213-2 and L. 6213-3 are made after consultation with a commission, including professionals, whose composition, con…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Commissions and discounts.

Article L7313-12

Unless a contractual clause is more favourable to the traveller, sales representative or sales representative, the right to commission is assessed on the basis of the normal duration established by cu…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Duties and performance of duties

Article L121-12

Each year, the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons draws up a report outlining its activities, providing quantitative and qualitative data presented by gender on asylum…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Spouse and child of a foreign national holding long-term resident status - EU in another Member State of the European Union

Article L426-12

Provided they apply within three months of entering France, the spouse of a foreign national holding long-term EU resident status in another EU Member State and a temporary residence permit issued und…

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