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Showing 24812490 of 45674 articles for Art. Cass. 3ème civ. 7-3-2007 n° 06-12.568

French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Merchant accounting

Article R123-208-7

If the card is lost or stolen, the holder must apply to the regional chamber of commerce and industry or chamber of trades and crafts for a duplicate to be issued, on presentation of a sworn statement…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Work involving exposure to radiation

Article R4152-7-1

When a pregnant woman is exposed to electromagnetic fields in the course of her work, her exposure is kept as low as reasonably achievable, taking into account existing recommendations for good practi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Merchant accounting

Article A123-80-7

Beneficiaries of the provisions set out in the fourth paragraph of article R. 123-208-3 show their provisional certificate to the competent authority when the card is issued.On the occasion of the ren…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Examination and conditions of authorisation.

Article R5121-41-7

1° In the interests of patients or for any other public health reason and, where appropriate, at the request of the Minister for Health, the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité du méd…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Hospital duties for odontology students.

Article R6153-76-1

In order to exercise their trade union rights, which are recognised in their capacity as public servants, odontology students may set up, join and hold office in trade union organisations. They may no…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Hospital duties for odontology students.

Article D6153-72-1

The odontology hospital students mentioned in article R. 6153-63 receive, where applicable: 1° A flat-rate transport allowance when they complete a work placement outside the university hospital centr…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and supervision of the profession

Article R821-71

The inspections referred to in Article L. 821-9 are carried out on the basis of a risk analysis. In particular, they cover:1° Certification assignments selected by the auditor. In particular, the audi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Rules common to all types of practice.

Article R4127-79

Doctors must indicate on their prescription forms and other professional documents : 1° His surname, first names, professional postal and electronic address, telephone number and identification number…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 74-1

When the disappearance of a minor or a protected adult of full age has just occurred or has been noted, officers of the judicial police or, under their supervision, judicial police officers may, on th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Medical necessity.

Article L1225-7

A pregnant employee may be temporarily assigned to another job, on her own initiative or that of the employer, if her medically certified state of health so requires.In the event of disagreement betwe…

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