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Showing 16111620 of 65950 articles for Art. CJUE 30-9-2021 aff. 299/20 and ord. 10-2-2022 aff. 191/21

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Space heating

Article R4227-20

…rgy supply to all the appliances. The shutdown device can be operated from a permanently accessible and signposted location.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Work involving exposure to radiation

Article D4153-21

…For young people aged 16 or over, the prohibition mentioned in I may be waived under the conditions and in the forms laid down in section 3 of this chapter and subject to compliance with the provision…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Space heating

Article R4216-20

The use of soft solder, whose filler metal melting temperature is less than 450°C, is prohibited for pipes carrying combustible liquids or gases.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Conditions for issuing authorisations

Article R5139-20

…duits de santé, the following are set: 1° By order of the Minister for Health: a) The maximum doses and concentrations of the micro-organisms and toxins on the list provided for in Article L. 5139-1 a…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Behaviour in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4141-20

Safety training on what to do in the event of an accident or disaster is given within one month of the worker being assigned to the job.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation

Article R6156-20

…trade union organisation belongs to a national union of trade unions on the date of submission of candidatures.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R3512-20

I.-All processes intended to undermine the neutrality and uniformity of packaging units, outer packaging or overwrapping, in particular those intended to give them specific auditory, olfactory or visu…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Bankruptcy and other offences.

Article L654-20

Sentencing judgments and rulings issued pursuant to this chapter shall be published at the expense of the convicted person.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Rules of jurisdiction and procedure

Article D49-21

The orders provided for by articles 712-5 and 712-8 are notified to the convicted offender in custody by the head of the prison, who gives him or her a copy in return for a signature; if the convicted…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules governing the devolution of surnames and customary names

Article 311-21

…ild takes the surname of whichever of his parents his filiation is first established in respect of, and his father's surname if his filiation is established simultaneously in respect of both. In the e…

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