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Showing 25812590 of 28339 articles for Art. 28 mai 1973

French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Parental authority over the person of the child

Article 371-3

The child may not, without the permission of the father and mother, leave the family home and may only be removed from it in cases of necessity as determined by law.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions applicable to tourist offices

Article L133-3-1

The Tourist Office may set up one or more permanent or non-permanent offices, which may be responsible for providing tourist information.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L732-3

The house arrest provided for in article L. 731-1 may not exceed forty-five days.It may be renewed once for the same period.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The decisive oath

Article 1385-1

It may only be referred on a fact that is personal to the party to whom it is referred.It may be referred by that party, unless the fact that is the subject of it is purely personal to him.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article 1342-4

The creditor may refuse a partial payment even if the benefit is divisible.He may agree to receive in payment something other than what is due..

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Warranty in the event of eviction.

Article 1627

The parties may, by special agreements, add to or diminish the effect of this legal obligation; they may even agree that the seller shall not be subject to any warranty.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Relationship between agreements and laws and regulations.

Article L2251-1

An agreement may contain provisions that are more favourable to employees than the legal provisions in force. They may not derogate from provisions of public policy.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The National Council of Commercial Courts.

Article R721-16

The Board may only meet if the majority of its members are present. It may validly adopt a deliberation only with a majority of fourteen of its members.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Health nurseries.

Article R2324-4

The authorisation to open a health nursery specifies the number of children who may be admitted. The number of fifty may only be exceeded in exceptional circumstances.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-48

When assessing explosion risks, account is taken of locations which are or may be connected by openings to locations where explosive atmospheres may occur.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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