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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE VI: Markets of national interest and commercial events.

Article R762-9

If the full declaration is not filed within the time limits set out in article R. 762-5, commercial events held in the park are subject, depending on the case, to the declaration system provided for i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Responsibilities

Article R2512-35

The Prefect of Police exercises the powers devolved to the Mayor by articles R. 2213-2-2, R. 2213-5, R. 2213-7, R. 2213-13, R. 2213-14, R. 2213-21, R. 2213-29, R. 2213-40, R. 2213-44, R. 2223-78and R.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions for certain premises or locations

Article R4226-8

For the application of articles R. 4226-5 and R. 4226-6 in premises or locations where explosive atmospheres may occur, the employer shall implement the provisions of section 6 of chapter VII of this…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-44

…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 application has not been submitted to another noti…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Risk assessment and dust measurement

Article R4412-128

…g in which the work is being carried out; 4° Near extractors in the area where they are discharged; 5° At the perimeter of the work site for work carried out outside.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions for intervention

Article R4451-102

…4° Is subject to individual dosimetric monitoring such as that provided for in Article R. 4451-64; 5° Benefits from external exposure monitoring using an operational dosimeter.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Security protocol.

Article R4515-6

…nery used for loading or unloading; 4° Emergency resources in the event of an accident or incident; 5° The identity of the person in charge appointed by the host company, to whom the employer may dele…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of dental surgeons.

Article R4127-215-2

Practitioners from other Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area who have been granted partial access to practise the profession of dental surgeon in France under article L.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Professional acts

Article R4321-13

…particularly in the field of prevention; 4° The development of research related to physiotherapy; 5° The practice of hygienic, maintenance or preventive gymnastics.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Directorate-General for Labour

Article R8121-14

…rmance of their duties;4° Ensures compliance with the ethical rules applicable to labour inspectors;5° Coordinates liaison with services performing labour inspection functions for other ministerial de…

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