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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter VIa: Customs detention and criminal proceedings

Article L716-12

In the event of a repeat offence of the offences defined in Articles L. 716-9 to L. 716-11, or if the offender is or has been bound by an agreement with the injured party, the penalties incurred shall…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R2322-12

…women who have undergone voluntary termination of pregnancy with comprehensive information on contraception or, failing that, liaise with a family planning or education centre for this purpose.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Traffic conditions

Article R4141-12

In the event of a change in the usual traffic conditions at the workplace or in the establishment, or a change in operating conditions presenting in particular risks of intoxication, fire or explosion…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R322-120-2

Pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 322-27-2, the central body is responsible in particular for : 1° Representing the entities in the network in dealings with the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Withholding

Article L335-12

I. - Where the detention provided for by European Union regulations and relating to goods suspected of infringing a copyright or related right is implemented before an application by the right holder…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conference of conciliators

Article R141-12

Meeting on the initiative of the oldest member, the Conciliators' Conference chooses a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among its members to assist it. They are elected for the duration of the Olympi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Disposal of anatomical parts.

Article R1335-12

Anatomical parts of animal origin intended for abandonment are sent to rendering plants in accordance with the provisions of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IX : The Greater Paris Metropolis

Article L5219-12

I. - The services of the Greater Paris metropolis contributing to the exercise of competences subject to the definition of a metropolitan interest and not declared to be of metropolitan interest may b…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article L3122-12

…ent person, refusal to work the night shift does not constitute misconduct or grounds for dismissal and the night worker may request to be assigned to a day shift.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Authorisations and clearances.

Article 1289-2

General powers of attorney granted by the guardianship judge pursuant to Article 219 of the Civil Code may be terminated in the same manner.

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