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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Determination of the transport undertaking's failure to fulfil its obligations

Article R821-4

…m the transport company is likely to be held liable, specifying the reason for the refusal of entry;4° In the event of failure to re-routine or take charge of a foreign national: the identity of the p…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-44

…file provided for in Article R. 4313-6 for one model of each machine listed in Article R. 4313-78; 4° Documentation on the quality system; 5° A written declaration specifying that the same applicatio…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation for the preparation and supply of certain allergens.

Article R4211-4

…of administration of the allergens. It also includes the list of parent preparations as defined in 4° of article R. 4211-1. It is accompanied by information sheets intended to be dispensed with aller…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Compensation for severe disability

Article R5213-44

…f of registration as a self-employed person; 3° Proof of professional income for the previous year; 4° Proof of the costs incurred by the beneficiary in adapting his/her workstation and working enviro…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Monitoring and control of posted workers

Article R1263-11-3

Before imposing a temporary suspension of the provision of services pursuant to Article L. 1263-4 or Article L. 1263-4-1, the Regional Director for Business, Competition, Consumer Affairs, Labour and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Rates for services

Article R6145-23

The specific mobilisation and participation of all hospital resources, including the mobile emergency and rescue service, in the medical coverage of large gatherings, within the meaning of article R.…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Specific rules concerning third-country companies

Article L532-48

…ial endowment at least equal to an amount set by order of the Minister responsible for the economy; 4° The branch is effectively managed by at least two persons who comply with the provisions of Artic…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Transfer and loss of trademark rights

Article R714-4-1

…ions to which the use of the mark is subject as amended; 3° Proof of payment of the prescribed fee; 4° If applicable, the power of attorney, unless the attorney is an industrial property attorney or a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VI: Provisions adapting Book VI.

Article L946-9

For the application of articles L. 622-24, L. 626-20, L. 625-3, L. 625-4 and L. 662-4, the institutions mentioned in article L. 143-11-4 of the French Labour Code are the territorial institutions resp…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to electronic signatures

Article A53-4

The technical device referred to in Article D. 589-4 enables the handwritten signature of any person to be obtained, including any person taking part in the proceedings within the meaning of Article 1…

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