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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section V: Additional provisions relating to preventive measures

Article L311-17

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall specify the conditions of application of this section.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Management of income from the exploitation of rights

Article L324-17

Collective management organisations use for actions to support creation, the dissemination of live performances, the development of artistic and cultural education and training actions for artists: 1°…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Substitute team.

Article L3132-17

The agreement or arrangement providing for the setting up of a stand-by team shall include provisions concerning : 1° The specific conditions for implementing training for staff working in a stand-by…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: National Sports Agency

Article L112-17

The Board of Directors of the National Sports Agency includes two Members of Parliament and two Senators, each with an advisory vote. From 1 January 2020, its composition will respect parity between m…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Practice of the professions.

Article L4241-17

When a hospital pharmacy technician is issued with a licence to practise or a declaration of provision of services, he must have the language skills required to practise the profession and knowledge o…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Transparency in commercial relations

Article L441-17

I.-The contract may provide for penalties to be imposed on the supplier in the event of non-performance of contractual commitments. It must allow for a sufficient margin of error in relation to the vo…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Submission and processing of applications

Article R612-17

Every claim comprises: 1° A preamble mentioning the designation of the subject matter of the invention and the technical features which are necessary for the definition of the claimed elements but whi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Formalities

Article R521-17

On receipt of the documents referred to in articles R. 521-13 and R. 521-14, the registrar enters the formality in the register, noting the changes recorded on the forms and the date of the amending f…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Complaints

Article L4163-17

Subject to Articles L. 4163-18 to L. 4163-20, disputes relating to decisions taken by the managing body pursuant to Sections 2 and 3 of this Chapter and to this Section 4 shall be settled in accordanc…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Work involving exposure to dangerous chemical agents

Article D4153-17

I.-It is prohibited to assign young people to work involving the preparation, use, handling or exposure to hazardous chemical agents defined in articles R. 4412-3 and R. 4412-60, with the exception of…

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