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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 9: Erection, dismantling and lifting of frameworks.

Article R4534-96

When, during the assembly, dismantling and lifting of structures and frameworks, workers are required to access a workstation or to move around while exposed to the risk of falling into a void, the em…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Checking and registering applications.

Article R123-97

…application. He informs the applicant of this through the single body mentioned in article R. 123-1 and under the conditions provided for in article R. 123-7.However, where the file is incomplete, he…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Nullity, dissolution and liquidation of the company.

Article R814-96

The nullity of the company does not affect the validity of professional acts performed by the associated judicial administrators or judicial representatives before the date on which such nullity becam…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation of fire and rescue services in Alsace

Article L1424-96

…epartmental Council after the renewal of the representatives of the European Collectivity of Alsace and that of the representatives of the municipalities and public establishments for inter-municipal…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 5: Rights of registered persons and access to information

Article A123-96

Any natural person may request, either directly when completing the formalities for creating or modifying a company, or by e-mail or by teleprocedure accessible on the insee. fr website, that the info…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Special provisions for trimix and heliox

Article A322-97

…equires the presence of the following equipment at the launch or immersion site:-a weighted descent and ascent line which may also be used for decompression;-a copy of the planned dive schedule(s);-lo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Equipment characteristics and conditions of use

Article R4323-97

The employer determines, after consulting the social and economic committee, the conditions under which personal protective equipment is made available and used, in particular those concerning the len…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 9: Erection, dismantling and lifting of frameworks.

Article R4534-97

When, in the course of assembly, dismantling or lifting work on frames and structures, workers are called upon to intervene where they are exposed to the risk of falling into a void, the employer shal…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Sound and image recording of certain places or vehicles

Article 706-96

…p for the purpose, without the consent of the persons concerned, of capturing, fixing, transmitting and recording words spoken by one or more persons in a private or confidential capacity, in private…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Deeds relating to ownership and transfer of ownership

Article A444-96

The first forward sale of residential premises mentioned in article A. 444-95 (number 60 of table 5) gives rise to the collection:1° On the first deed containing the forward sale contract itself, of a…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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