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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Contracts for the commissioning of one or more artistic works to be created

Article R2172-9

The purchaser shall set up an artistic committee under the conditions set out in sub-section 3, as soon as the preliminary outline project defined in article R. 2431-10 has been approved.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Asbestos containment and removal activities and work on materials and equipment likely to release asbestos fibres.

Article R4535-10

When they are likely to be exposed to asbestos dust inhalation during asbestos containment and removal activities or activities or work on materials and equipment likely to release asbestos fibres, se…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L122-11

Sports companies are not eligible for aid under the provisions of Title I of Book V of Part One of the General Local Authorities Code and article L. 2251-3 of the same code.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L512-4

It is forbidden to obstruct the performance of the duties of authorised agents. The agents mentioned in articles L. 511-3, L. 511-21 and L. 511-22 are empowered to investigate and record this offence.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter IIc: Provisions applicable to certain breaches of the Highway Code

Article R49-12

When the offender has not paid the minor fixed fine, he is liable for the fixed fine and the provisions of articles R. 49, R. 49-3 to R. 49-8 are applicable.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R947-6

In article R. 723-3, the words: "which sends a copy to each town hall, where it is made available to the public" are added after the words: "It is sent to the High Commissioner of the Republic".

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R937-6

In article R. 723-3, the words: "which sends a copy to each town hall, where it is made available to the public" are added after the words: "It is sent to the High Commissioner of the Republic".

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Compensation

Article R7226-23

Articles R. 7227-1 to R. 7227-3, R. 7227-26 and R. 7227-28 are applicable to the chairmen and members of the Economic, Social, Environmental, Culture and Education Council.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Eligibility criteria.

Article R5423-6

When the total resources taken into consideration exceed the ceiling mentioned in 3° of article R. 5423-1, the allowance is only paid up to an overall amount of resources equal to the ceiling.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Holders of the state diploma

Article D4322-11

…ading to the State diploma of chiropodist ; 2° The procedures for admission to the training course; 3° The nature of the admission tests.

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