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Showing 29312940 of 59417 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 8-1-1997 n° 9

French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Restricted invitation to tender

Article R2161-9

A contracting authority other than a central public authority listed in a notice annexed to this Code may set the deadline for receipt of tenders by mutual agreement with the selected candidates, prov…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to subsequent contracts

Article R2162-9

For contracting authorities, where a framework agreement is concluded with a single economic operator, subsequent contracts are awarded under the conditions laid down in the framework agreement. Prior…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Abnormally low bids from subcontractors

Article R2193-9

Where the amount of the subcontracting appears to be abnormally low, the purchaser shall apply the provisions of articles R. 2152-3 to R. 2152-5.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Documents to be given to the employee

Article R1221-9

When an employee is recruited, the employer must provide him/her with a copy of the declaration prior to recruitment or the acknowledgement of receipt.This obligation is deemed to have been met if the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Chairman.

Article R1222-9

The Chairman informs the institution's Board of Directors at its next meeting of : 1° Decisions taken in application of article L. 1222-3 ; 2° Appointments made in application of article L. 1222-6 ; 3…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Establishment and composition

Article D49-9

The head of an association for the reintegration of convicted persons and the head of a victim support association, members of the chamber for the enforcement of sentences of the court of appeal pursu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Washbasins and showers

Article R4228-9

The floor and walls of the shower room must be such as to allow effective cleaning. The room is kept in a constant state of cleanliness. The temperature of the shower water is adjustable.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Risk assessment

Article R4412-9

The results of the chemical risk assessment are communicated, in an appropriate form, to the social and economic committee and, in the absence of staff representation, to any worker involved in the co…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Paid practice of medicine.

Article R4127-97

Under no circumstances may a salaried doctor accept remuneration based on standards of productivity, hourly output or any other arrangement that would result in the limitation or relinquishment of his…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Paid practice of medicine.

Article R4127-96

Subject to the provisions applicable to health establishments, medical records are kept under the responsibility of the doctor who drew them up.

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