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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: General conditions of detention

Article D147-4

…d with, after the adversarial debate provided for in l'article 712-6. To this end, he may issue the warrants provided for by Article 712-17.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article L511-89

Within credit institutions and finance companies of significant importance in terms of their size and internal organisation as well as the nature, scale and complexity of their activities, the board o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-26

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SPORTS CODE 1. Head protection items : - helmets intended for sports use with, where appropriate, their chin straps, with the exception o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Use and maintenance of work equipment

Article R4323-15

When transmissions, mechanisms and work equipment with moving parts likely to present a risk are in operation, workers may not be allowed to check, inspect, clean, deburr, lubricate, adjust, repair or…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Smoke extraction

Article R4216-13

Premises of more than 300 square metres located on the ground and upper floors, blind premises of more than 100 square metres and those located in basements, as well as all staircases, are equipped wi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Electrical and fire risks

Article R4324-22

Work equipment using products or materials which emit gases, vapours, dust or other flammable waste must be fitted with protective devices to prevent a rise in the temperature of a component or sparks…

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

Article R4534-38

Undercutting may only be carried out using mechanically powered equipment and provided that it does not result in any danger to workers. When such work is carried out, measures must be taken to preven…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Ban on smoking in certain public places

Article R3512-5

The installer or the person responsible for the maintenance of the mechanical ventilation system must certify that it complies with the requirements mentioned in 1° of article R. 3512-4. The person in…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: House arrest with electronic surveillance

Article 142-8

…bligations resulting from house arrest with electronic surveillance may be the subject of an arrest warrant or summons and placed in pre-trial detention, in accordance with Article 141-2.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Procedures and internal control

Article L561-35

The persons listed in Article L. 561-2 and the supervisory authorities mentioned in Article L. 561-36 shall receive from the department provided for in Article L. 561-23 any information it has on mone…

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