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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Domiciliation

Article R551-14

…vide domiciliation for asylum seekers who are referred to them by the French Office for Immigration and Integration. They may only refuse the election of domicile in the cases provided for in their ag…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Requests to make data available electronically

Article R15-33-71

…l be the subject of a report by the judicial police officer indicating the recipient of the request and the nature of the information requested. In the case provided for by article 77-1-2, the report…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Other criminal provisions.

Article L4163-7

The following is punishable by a fine of 3,750 euros: 1° Practising medicine, dentistry or the profession of midwife without having registered or re-registered his or her diploma in breach of the prov…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title I: The Assize Court

Article D45-2

…accused's right to apply for release, where:the accused is in custody at the time the judgment is handed down and is sentenced, for a felony or misdemeanour, to a term of criminal imprisonment or a t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 11: Medical care and rehabilitation activities

Article R6123-121

I.-The medical care and rehabilitation authorisation is exercised according to the following terms and conditions: 1° "Multi-purpose"; 2° "Geriatrics"; 3° "Locomotor"; 4° "Nervous system"; 5° "Cardiov…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Register of serious payment incidents

Article L313-6

Articles L. 751-1 to L. 751-6, L. 752-1 to L. 752-3, L. 762-1 and L. 762-2 of the French Consumer Code set out the rules governing the register of serious payment incidents.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Water production, distribution and conditioning installations, sharing of responsibilities

Article R1321-43

…of this sub-section apply to public or private installations used for the production, distribution and packaging of water intended for human consumption. In addition to the production installations,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-42

…inted to sit on an administrative or joint commission, council or committee dealing with employment and training issues, the employer shall allow him the time necessary to attend meetings of these bod…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-43

The employee's participation in the meetings and juries mentioned in article L. 3142-42 does not entail any reduction in remuneration. The duration of the corresponding leave cannot be deducted from t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-45

…ect on the smooth running of the company.The employer's refusal is made after consulting the social and economic committee. Reasons must be given.In the event of a dispute, the employer's refusal may…

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