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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Presentation of the request

Article R2333-120-32 bis

Electronic communication with the Commission du contentieux du stationnement payant (Pay Parking Litigation Commission) may take place, under conditions set by joint order of the Minister of Justice a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Presentation of the request

Article R2333-120-32 ter

When the request is submitted on the portal, the request form is completed online and the mandatory attachments mentioned in article R. 2333-120-31 are downloaded in the order shown on the form. The o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Presentation of the request

Article R2333-120-32 octies

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Presentation of the request

Article R2333-120-32 quinquies

The parties or their representatives who use electronic means must send all their briefs and documents by the same means, failing which their submissions will be excluded from the debates if they are…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonds issued by associations.

Article L213-12

Bonds issued by the associations referred to in Article L. 213-8 may be offered to the public. In this case, it is subject to supervision by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) under the conditi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4216-12

…Revolving staircases have a continuous swing with no landings other than those serving the floors; 8° The dimensions of the steps on the tread line 0.60 metres from the core or central void comply wi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Purpose of approval.

Article R6312-12

…3° and 4° ; 2° One or more vehicles belonging to categories A, B or C mentioned in article R. 6312-8.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-85

When workers are required to work on a roof where there is a risk of people or materials falling from a height of more than three metres, appropriate measures are taken to prevent any falls.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-86

Scaffolding used to carry out work on roofs is fitted with guardrails consisting of elements that are joined together or spaced apart so that they cannot allow a human body to pass through. These guar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-87

Where there are permanent protective devices, such as service hooks, railings or handrails, these may only be used after they have been examined to ensure that they are sound. These examinations are c…

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