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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Provisions specific to 5° "haematology intensive care".

Article D6124-31-5

The holder is part of the regional haematological pathology care network, which aims to encourage and structure cooperation, particularly through telehealth.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Provisions specific to 5° "haematology intensive care".

Article D6124-31

…24-27-1, the haematology intensive care unit includes at least the equipment required for radiology and ultrasound examinations to be carried out in the unit's rooms, when this is justified by the con…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3121-6

…agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or arrangement may provide for payment for the meal and break times mentioned in article L. 3121-2, even when these are not recognised as actual working…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3121-7

…ustry-wide agreement or arrangement provides either for compensation to be granted for the dressing and undressing times referred to in article L. 3121-3, or for these times to be treated as actual wo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definition and implementation of prenatal diagnosis

Article R2131-2-2

The Minister for Health shall determine by order : 1° On a proposal from the Director General of the Agence de la biomédecine, the recommendations for good practice relating to access, care for pregna…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Regional health project

Article L1434-6

…he Conseil d'Etat shall specify the conditions for the application of this section, in particular : 1° the consultations prior to adoption and the rules for adoption of the regional health project, in…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific rules relating to third-country investment firms

Article D532-39

…rité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution a notification containing the information mentioned in 1° and 2° of I of Article D. 532-23-2. The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution will for…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Composition and operation of the Local Finance Committee of French Polynesia.

Article R2573-41

…If, after the first notice, the Committee has not met in sufficient number, a new notice is issued and the Committee meets fifteen days after the date set for the first meeting, Saturdays, Sundays an…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Validation and checks carried out by the presidents of the chambers of trades and crafts

Article R123-279

…ject to the obligation to register in the National Register of Companies as a company in the trades and crafts sector pursuant to 3° of article L. 123-36 must indicate in its declaration for registrat…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Prior declaration.

Article L4532-1

…ceeds certain thresholds, the project owner must submit a prior declaration before the work begins: 1° To the administrative authority ; 2° To the professional body for health, safety and working cond…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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