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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Judicial interim relief.

Article L4732-2

…r the preparation and execution of work that are compatible with the prevention of occupational risks. In the event of non-compliance with the provisions of article L. 4531-3, the judge may call a mee…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L8256-2

…uthorising him/her to work in France, in breach of the provisions of the first paragraph of article L. 8251-1, is punishable by five years' imprisonment and a fine of 15,000 euros. Knowingly using, di…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L1333-26

…ubject to compliance with technical requirements; 3° Prescription of radiological monitoring measures. These public utility easements may not force the demolition or abandonment of existing buildings…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L432-2

…ion, on its behalf and in its name, the public guarantees for foreign trade provided for in Article L. 432-1.These guarantees may be granted:1° : a) For insurance against commercial, political, moneta…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Local missions for the professional and social integration of young people.

Article L5314-2

…al integration. They contribute to the implementation of the training obligation defined in article L. 114-1 of the Education Code. They contribute to the development and implementation, in their area…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter: Primary care general practitioners and primary or secondary care specialists.

Article L4130-2

…tributing to the reception and training of trainees in the second and third cycles of medical studies. The secondary care specialist may act as a correspondent doctor, in conjunction with the general…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: MEDIATION

Article L612-2

A dispute cannot be examined by the consumer mediator when:1° The consumer does not prove that he has previously attempted to resolve his dispute directly with the trader by means of a written complai…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L1431-2

…ho are members of the Conseil supérieur de la prud'homie the time necessary to carry out their duties. This time is considered as effective working time within the meaning of article L. 1442-6.The per…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Blood.

Article L1271-2

…n without that person's consent is punishable by five years' imprisonment and a fine of 150,000 euros.The same penalties shall apply to taking or attempting to take blood in breach of the provisions o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Extension and enlargement procedures.

Article L2261-24

…he request of one of the representative employers' or employees' organisations mentioned in article L. 2261-19 or at the initiative of the Minister responsible for labour, after receiving the reasoned…

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