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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable to neighbourhood noise

Article R1336-5

No particular noise may, by its duration, repetition or intensity, be detrimental to the tranquillity of the neighbourhood or to human health, in a public or private place, whether caused by a person…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Exposure to asbestos in buildings.

Article R1337-5

Repeated offences under articles R. 1337-3 and R. 1337-4 are punishable in accordance with the provisions of articles 132-11 and 132-15 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions relating to the digital procedure

Article A53-5

Is an advanced electronic seal with qualified certificate within the meaning of Article D. 589-5 an electronic seal in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliam…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IX: Banking and payment services intermediaries

Article R519-5

I. - The remuneration provided for in I of Article L. 519-1 must be understood as any pecuniary payment or any other form of agreed economic benefit linked to the intermediation service.II. - The remu…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Financial provisions.

Article D2531-5

The urbanisation perimeter of existing new towns or towns to be created referred to in 2° of Article L. 2531-6 is set in accordance with the conditions set out in articles L. 5311-1 to L. 5311-3. Fail…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to all activities

Article R4424-5

…2° Ensure that the means of personal protection are removed when the worker leaves the workplace; 3° Where they are reusable, ensure that the means of personal protection are stored in a specific pl…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Rules applicable to authorised establishments

Article R4211-59

I.-The following changes to the authorisation are subject to declaration: 1° Change in the corporate name of the establishment or the administrative address of the authorisation holder; 2° Appointment…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Rules applicable to authorised establishments

Article R4211-58

I.-Substantial changes to the activities authorised under this section relating to ... are subject to authorisation by the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des pro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions relating to elections.

Article D4233-5

I. - No later than two months before the date of the election, an electoral list shall be drawn up for each section of the Association, consisting of pharmacists who are duly entered on the roll and w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Application for leave

Article R6422-5

…leave of absence must, at the request of the employer or of a funding body mentioned in article L. 6316-1, provide proof of his or her participation in the validation of prior learning provided by the…

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