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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-12

The members of the Paris - Ile-de-France regional chamber of commerce and industry and the members of the Ile-de-France departmental chambers of commerce and industry are respectively elected under th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Property

Article L1424-12

The departmental or territorial fire and rescue service builds, acquires or rents the assets necessary for its operation.An equipment plan is drawn up by the board of directors based on the risk cover…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Exposure to particular risks.

Article L1225-12

The employer shall offer an employee who works in a job that exposes her to risks determined by regulation another job that is compatible with her condition:1° When she is in a medically certified sta…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administrative penalties

Article L241-12

Any breach of the provisions of articles L. 217-19 to L. 217-20 relating to updates is punishable by an administrative fine of up to €3,000 for a natural person and up to €15,000 for a legal entity. T…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-12

Electricity and natural gas supply bills are presented in accordance with the conditions laid down by an order of the minister responsible for consumption and the minister responsible for energy issue…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L936-12

Article L. 643-11 does not apply.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Mandate.

Article L2143-12

The number of trade union delegates for each trade union section in each company or establishment is calculated under conditions determined by decree by the Conseil d'Etat, taking into account the num…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Penalties

Article L824-12

Sanctions are determined taking into account: 1° The seriousness and duration of the misconduct or breach complained of; 2° The quality and degree of involvement of the person concerned; 3° The situat…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IX: Special provisions applicable to motor vehicle accidents occurring abroad.

Article L421-12

The guarantee fund is also responsible for compensating victims when the accident caused by a vehicle referred to in article L. 421-11 occurs during a journey directly linking two territories where th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Composition.

Article L2353-12

Changes in the composition of the Committee of the European Company resulting from changes in the structure or size of the European Company may be decided by agreement within the Committee.

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