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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article R3513-3

In the places referred to in 1° and 2° and in the buildings housing the places referred to in 3° of Article L. 3513-6, clearly visible signs indicate the principle of the ban on vaping and, where appl…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Groups of employers falling within the scope of the same collective agreement

Article D1253-3

…he Labour Inspectorate monitoring officer of any changes made to the information mentioned in 1° to 3°, a and b of 5° and 6° of article D. 1253-1, within one month of the change.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Calculation for broadcasting on television services

Article 211-30

…ovisual register;2° The date of the first commercial showing of the cinematographic work in cinemas;3° The date of issue of the production licence;4° The date of broadcast of the cinematographic work…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Semiconductor products

Article R*622-3-2

Failing an express decision within the time limit mentioned in Article R. 622-3-1, the filing is deemed to have been rejected.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Journal register.

Article R4532-38

…hich he will have signed in each case by the parties concerned, along with any reply they may give; 3° As soon as he is aware of them, the names and addresses of the contractors, co-contractors and su…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Miscellaneous

Article A444-42

…artition proceedings); 2° Number 148 (application for the registration of an enforcement mortgage); 3° Number 150 (application for the transcription and registration of a judicial mortgage).

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions specific to the "paediatric critical care" modality

Article D6124-32

…the reconstruction or redevelopment of an existing sector, the unit comprises at least eight beds; 3° At least four beds for the multi-purpose paediatric intensive care unit referred to in 1° or 2° o…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R3354-3

…ude the following operations: 1° Clinical medical examination with blood test ; 2° Blood analysis ; 3° Medical interpretation of the results. They are preceded by the behavioural examination provided…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work equipment that is new or considered new

Article R4312-1-3

The industrial radiology equipment referred to in 3° of article R. 4311-7 is subject to the technical rules for design and construction and to the certification procedure laid down by decree in the Co…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Safety

Article R452-3

Infringements of the European Commission measures mentioned in Article L. 422-3 are punishable by the fine provided for 5th class contraventions. Recidivism is punishable in accordance with articles 1…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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