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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Voting

Article R7343-48

The electoral register referred to in article R. 7343-37 contains data relating to the electoral roll drawn up in application of article L. 7343-8. This file is used to send voters who meet the condit…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions of practice of the profession of industrial property attorney

Article R422-55-4

The inspector(s) shall immediately inform the Director General of the National Institute of Industrial Property and the President of the Compagnie nationale des conseils en propriété industrielle of a…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Principles

Article R212-4

In order to carry out the duties provided for in article L. 212-1 for remuneration, persons undergoing training preparing for a diploma, a professional qualification or a certificate of qualification…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution.

Article R322-49

The draft Articles of Association may provide for the creation of an additional corporate fund intended to provide the company with the solvency it needs to comply with current regulations. This fund…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VIIc: Mobile electronic anti-seizure device

Article R61-43

The purposes of the automated processing of personal data known as "anti-seizure bracelet", provided for in articles 138-3 of this code, 132-45-1 of the penal codeand 515-11-1 of the code civil, the i…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4227-4

Establishments have clearances such as doors, corridors, passageways, staircases and ramps, distributed in such a way as to allow rapid evacuation of all occupants in conditions of maximum safety. The…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Contract duration and working time

Article R6222-48

In the case provided for in article R. 6222-47, the duration of the apprenticeship is extended by a maximum of one year, without prejudice to the conclusion, where applicable, of a new contract with a…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Forward financial instruments of insurance undertakings.

Article R332-46

An insurance undertaking may use a financial futures instrument in anticipation of an investment if the following conditions are met throughout the transaction: a) The undertaking holds or will receiv…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Conseil des ventes volontaires de meubles aux enchères publiques.

Article R321-44

The Conseil des maisons de vente shall give an account of its activity in an annual report, which shall include an assessment of the application of article L. 321-3 and articles R. 321-10 to R. 321-17…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-49

Where explosive atmospheres may form in quantities likely to present a risk to the health and safety of workers or other persons, the employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure that: 1° The…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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