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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : The Regional Economic and Social Council

Article R4134-24

Members of regional economic, social and environmental councils receive, for the actual performance of their duties, an allowance equal to no more than 45% of the maximum functional allowance that may…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCES

Article D6262-24

When the author of the request has not been able to obtain the budgetary documents, the president of the territorial audit chamber shall have them communicated by the representative of the State.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCES

Article D6362-24

When the author of the request has not been able to obtain the budgetary documents, the president of the territorial audit chamber shall have them communicated by the representative of the State.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Buildings where the lowest floor of the last storey is more than eight metres above ground level

Article R4216-24

In order to take account of the increased risks in the event of a disaster, buildings where the lowest floor of the top level is more than eight metres above the outside ground must have a fire-stable…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Work in confined spaces

Article R4222-24

While the work is being carried out, ventilation is provided in accordance with the requirements of article R. 4222-6 or R. 4222-11, depending on whether the work is being carried out in a non-specifi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Health and safety signs and equipment

Article R4224-24

Signs relating to health and safety at work comply with the characteristics determined by joint order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture. These provisions do not affect the use of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Worker monitoring and individual health monitoring

Article R4452-24

In the event of abnormal exposure, the employer will record the duration and nature of the exposure on the exposure sheet.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Specific provisions governing the exceeding of exposure limit values relating to sensory effects

Article R4453-24

…to the training provided for in Article R. 4453-17, the employer shall organise, for each worker concerned, enhanced training on the specific risks, measures and means of prevention to be taken during…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Electrical installations and precautions against static electricity

Article R4462-24

…lation in each building or premises where pyrotechnic activities are carried out must include a device enabling the power supply to the building or premises to be cut off in an emergency. The operatin…

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

Article R4127-24

…tage ; - any rebate in money or in kind, any commission to any person whatsoever; - soliciting or accepting an advantage in kind or in cash in any form whatsoever, directly or indirectly, for a prescr…

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