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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Other provisions

Article D632-4

The agreements mentioned in the fourth paragraph of article L. 632-16 are published in the Journal officiel de la République française.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Disputes

Article R2315-49

For each of the appeals provided for in Article L. 2315-86, the employer shall refer the matter to the court within ten days.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Prevention principles

Article R4452-4

…artificial optical radiation is based on the general principles of prevention mentioned in Article L. 4121-2.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Penalties and criminal liability

Article R3515-4

Smoking in a vehicle in the presence of a minor in disregard of the ban provided for in article L. 3512-9 is punishable by a fourth-class fine.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Control of work permits

Article R5221-46

…ork permit must be presented without delay at any request from the authorities mentioned in article L. 8271-17.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Points scale for works in the fiction genre

Article D331-46

For the "Creative Infrastructures" group, a maximum of 8 points are allocated as follows: 1° Alternatively : a) When at least 50% of the shooting takes place in France: 3 points; b) Or when between 30…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title Ia: Electronically supervised home detention sentence

Article 713-43

If the sentenced person has complied with the measures, obligations and prohibitions imposed on him for a period at least equal to half of the sentence imposed, his rehabilitation appears to have been…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions relating to materials and equipment

Article A322-47

Participants are equipped with: 1° Personal buoyancy equipment with the following characteristics: a) Performance level of at least 50N; b) 50N performance level with increased buoyancy for people wei…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book II: Trial Courts

Article D46-4

…ult, the notice of service must state the nature of the document served and the time limit for appeal. Personal service is deemed to have been effected if the interested party comes to the office to c…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: The safety study

Article R4462-4

Any change made to the activity or equipment of a pyrotechnic installation, or any change made in the vicinity of a fixed pyrotechnic installation that may have an effect on the prevention and protect…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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