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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-24

Trenches more than 1.30 metres deep and no more than two-thirds the width of the trench must be shored, braced or propped if their walls are vertical or substantially vertical. The walls of other tren…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: National Disciplinary Chamber.

Article R4322-24

In addition to its chairman, the national disciplinary chamber comprises:1° Three full members and three alternate members elected by the national council from among its members and former members for…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Voluntary termination of pregnancy by medication.

Article R6323-24

When carrying out voluntary termination of pregnancy by medication, the centre must enlist the help of a pharmacist registered on the roll of section E or H of the national order of pharmacists. In th…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 3: Orders on request

Article R121-24

In all cases where, in order to carry out the operation for which he is responsible, the judicial officer must obtain the judge's authorisation, he is entitled to refer the matter to the judge by mean…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R3115-24

If a source of infection or contamination is discovered on board a means of transport, the Prefect will have the means of transport inspected and will order the necessary health measures to be taken.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I septies: Commission de contrôle des organismes de gestion des droits d'auteur et des droits voisins (Commission for the Supervision of Organisations Managing Copyright and Related Rights)

Article R321-24

The panels of the control commission meet when convened by their chairman.They may only deliberate if three of their members are present or, where appropriate, regularly deputized.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation

Article R4422-24

The President of the Executive Council or the President of the Assembly of Corsica, as appropriate, informs the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council of the action taken on its opinions…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: EC declaration of conformity.

Article R5221-24

As part of the EC declaration of conformity procedure, the manufacturer shall draw up technical documentation making it possible to assess the conformity of the in vitro diagnostic medical device with…

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

Article R1114-24

The Executive Committee is made up of the President, the Vice-President(s), the Treasurer and members elected by the Board of Directors from among its members. The Union Nationale's Articles of Associ…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter V: Legal proceedings

Article R615-24

The Chairman may carry out any investigative measure. He may at any time establish that the parties are in agreement or call a further meeting for this purpose.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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