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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Pledging of intangible movables.

Article 2355

…special provisions, to the rules laid down for pledges of tangible movables, with the exception of 4° of Article 2286.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Definitions.

Article L7121-2

…considered to be performing artists:1° Lyric artists ;2° dramatic artists3° choreographic artists ;4° Variety artists5° Musician ;6° chansonnier ;7° Complementary artist8° Conductor9° Arranger-orches…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Requirements relating to the design and installation of electrical installations

Article R4215-13

…ase of movement; 2° Protection against electric shock; 3° Prevention of the risk of burns and fire; 4° Prevention of the risk of the appearance of a toxic or asphyxiating atmosphere caused by the emis…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Fees charged by judicial auctioneers

Article A444-5

…ory reconciliation);3° Number 6 (assistance with summary proceedings and registration of the order);4° Number 7 (assistance with the testing and hallmarking of precious materials).

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Fees for procedures

Article A444-29

When the performance of the following services requires a lead time in excess of the reference period specified in the table below, it shall give rise to the collection of an additional session fee un…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Composition

Article R4432-5

…ntatives of bodies involved in the protection and animation of the living environment of the region;4° One personality designated by virtue of his or her quality or activities in the region in the fie…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Driving authorisation for the use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment for lifting loads

Article R4323-57

…the worker has the necessary skills and aptitude to operate the work equipment in complete safety; 4° The date from which, depending on the category of equipment, the obligation to hold a driving lic…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Specific powers.

Article R4523-1

The list of workstations relating to the safety of the installation provided for in article L. 4523-2 specifies, where applicable, under the preventive measures provided for in articles L. 4121-3 and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Obligations of the project owner.

Article R4532-7

The project owner asks the building owner for the technical files containing information relating to the search for and identification of materials containing asbestos, as provided for in articles R.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Penalties and criminal liability

Article R3515-3

Any person in charge of premises where the ban laid down in article R. 3512-2 applies is liable to a fourth-class fine for : 1° Failing to display the signs provided for in article R. 3512-7; 2° Makin…

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