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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose of the inspection and inspection officials

Article D6361-4

The labour inspectors and inspectors referred to in the first paragraph of Article L. 6361-5 undergo training prior to carrying out their inspection duties, as provided for by the statutory provisions…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation of cooperatives of activity and employment

Article R7331-4

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 7332-2, the cooperative for activity and employment informs and advises salaried entrepreneurs in order to ensure their safety or protect their health…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter III: Return of products to the country of origin.

Article 470

The goods referred to in Articles 4 and 5 of Article 38 imported into the customs territory in breach of the provisions prohibiting importation may be returned to the country of origin. In the event o…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Common provisions

Article 450

Holders of agricultural warrants on alcohol or wine may ask the administration agents to grant only with their approval the documents mentioned in 4° of article L. 311-39 of the code of taxes on goods…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Complaints

Article R7111-35

Every three years, the entire Board is renewed. Retiring members may be reappointed or re-elected.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Complaints

Article R7111-34

The office of representative on the High Commission is incompatible with that of member of the Professional Journalists Identity Card Commission.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Complaints

Article R7111-33

The three judges on the High Commission and an alternate for each are appointed by the first president of the court to which they report. The representatives of the directors of newspapers, press agen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Complaints

Article R7111-31

The complaint must be sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to the Chairman of the Board. It shall have suspensive effect. The Board shall rule in accordance with the conditions la…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Complaints

Article R7111-29

Any decision by the Professional Journalists Identity Card Committee may be appealed by the person concerned to the Higher Committee referred to in article R. 7111-32.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Complaints

Article R7111-31-1

The chairman of the High Commission represents the State before the competent courts in the event of litigation relating to the decisions of this Commission, with the exception of appeals before the C…

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