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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Appointment on presentation

Article R742-28

The candidate selected to succeed a commercial court clerk shall apply for the approval of the Minister of Justice, in the manner provided for in this article.The application for appointment shall be…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Boundaries and signs

Article R4451-25

The employer shall ensure that the delimitation of zones is always appropriate, particularly in the light of the results of the checks on the effectiveness of the means of prevention provided for in s…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-23

The three levels of health and safety coordinator competence are: 1° Level 1: ability to coordinate all operations; 2° Level 2: ability to coordinate second and third category operations; 3° Level 3:…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-28

Competence may be extended to the phase for which it was not initially provided when the coordinator provides proof of acquiring the required professional experience. This professional experience is v…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-24

For operations in the first and second categories, the ability to coordinate is distinct for the design, study and development phase of the project and for the construction phase.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Powers.

Article R4532-29

At the request of the Labour Inspectorate, the project owner must provide proof of the competence of the coordinator he has appointed.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R4113-26

The purpose of the companies governed by this section is the joint practice of the profession of doctor or dental surgeon. Such partnerships are called "sociétés civiles professionnelles de médecins"…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R4113-27

Doctors specialising in medical biology may not associate with doctors practising in other disciplines.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R4113-29

Within a period of one month, the company shall notify the conseil départemental de l'ordre of all contracts and amendments whose purpose is defined in the first and second paragraphs of article L. 41…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R4113-28

The company is formed subject to the condition precedent of its registration on the Roll of the Association. The application for registration is submitted collectively by the partners and sent to the…

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