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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Declaration and approval of organisations

Article L7232-4

Notwithstanding article…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Procedure for calculating the amount of the advance

Article R2391-4

…ract is less than or equal to twelve months, the amount of the advance payment is set at between 5% and 30% of the initial amount of the contract inclusive of all taxes. Where the term of the contract…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-481

In all establishments, the kitchen and food services must be proportionate to the capacity of the hospital. Every effort must be made to ensure that meals are served hot. Menus must be posted daily an…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-478

In surgical and medical nursing homes, inpatient rooms must not contain more than six beds. These must be accessible from three sides and the distance between two beds must not be less than one metre.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-479

In all establishments, ventilation must be permanent and continuous so as to function in all seasons without causing discomfort to patients. Central heating is required in all establishments. The temp…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-480

In all establishments, the procedures used for washing linen must ensure effective disinfection.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Formalities

Article R532-4

…R. 232-1 to R. 232-4 as applicable. This declaration contai…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Banking, financial and insurance contracts

Article L242-42

The penalties for canvassing offences in the field of insurance are set out in the provisions of Chapter II of Title I of Book I of the Insurance Code.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Banking, financial and insurance contracts

Article L242-40

The penalties for offences committed by credit institutions in relation to account agreements and relations with their customers are laid down by the provisions of Chapter I of Title V of Book III of…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 16: Powered DIY and gardening tools

Article L242-49

…unishable by an administrative fine, the amount of which may not exceed €3,000 for a natural person and €15,000 for a legal entity. This fine is imposed under the conditions laid down in Chapter II of…

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