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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4213-4

In an instruction manual sent to the employer, the project owner will set out the minimum lighting levels during working periods in the premises, clearances and areas, as well as the information neede…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Composition and content of the plan

Article R4251-11

With regard to the protection and restoration of biodiversity, the rules enabling the functionality of the environments necessary for ecological continuity to be re-established, maintained or improved…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Second-hand equipment

Article R4312-3

Second-hand lifting accessories, lifting cables, chains and straps, regardless of when they were put into service when new, are subject to the technical design and construction rules set out in Annex…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Common provisions

Article A814-1

The professional rules established, pursuant to article R. 814-3, by the Conseil national des administrateurs judiciaires et des mandataires judiciaires and approved by the Garde des sceaux, Minister…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Periods of work experience in a professional environment

Article D5135-4

For the duration of the work experience period, the beneficiary must comply with the internal rules of the host structure and the health and safety measures specific to the activities set out in the a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Equal access to training

Article D6112-1

All persons involved in lifelong vocational training are trained in the rules relating to professional equality between women and men and contribute, in the course of their work, to promoting such equ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Obligations of the guarantor

Article R7123-34

The guarantor shall pay the sums due within ten days of receipt of the request for payment. Where the balance of payments requested exceeds the amount of the financial guarantee, claims of the same na…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Special rules relating to real estate investment funds

Article L214-76

A real estate investment fund may be formed by cash contributions, contributions in kind of real estate assets mentioned in article L. 214-36, mergers or demergers. It may also be formed through merge…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Admission to trading

Article L421-16

I. - When an exceptional event disrupts the regular operation of a trading venue, the AMF Chairman or his designated representative may suspend all or part of trading for a period not exceeding two co…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to portfolio management companies

Article L533-22-2-2

I. In the management of collective investments, portfolio management companies shall take all reasonable steps to obtain the best possible result in executing orders, taking into account price, cost,…

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