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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating mainly to contracts and agreements connected with economic activity

Article A444-159

Without prejudice to any fees received for the service referred to in d of 4° of I of Article Appendix 4-9, in association matters (number 160 in table 5), deeds relating to property subject to land r…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-94

It is forbidden to work on roofs made slippery by atmospheric conditions, unless protective devices have been installed for this purpose.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-90

When glazing work is carried out on roofs, any broken glass is removed immediately.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-91

Flat ladders, known as "roofing ladders", are fixed so that they cannot slip or tip over.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-92

Radio or television aerials, guy wires and obstacles of any kind that may exist on the parts of the roof on which workers are required to walk shall be marked, for the duration of the work, by visible…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 8: Work on roofs.

Article R4534-93

Where workers frequently, for more than one day, travel on gutters, footpaths or any other passageway involving the risk of falling onto a roof made of materials of insufficient strength, this roof, i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Settlement of public claims.

Article D626-15

The purpose of debt forgiveness is to facilitate the financial restructuring of a company in difficulty, the continuation of its economic activity and the maintenance of employment. Debt forgiveness i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating mainly to contracts and agreements connected with economic activity

Article A444-158

Without prejudice to any fees received for the service referred to in g of 4° of I of Article Appendix 4-9, in company matters (number 159 of table 5), deeds relating to property subject to land regis…

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

Article R6322-15

When they are not served by the in-house pharmacy of a health establishment by virtue of article R. 5126-13 , cosmetic surgery facilities may have an in-house pharmacy under the conditions provided fo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Avoidance of conflicts of interest

Article R7123-15

For the application of Article L. 7123-15 and as part of the monitoring of its activity, the modelling agency shall inform each model, each user and the regional directorate for companies, competition…

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