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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to the various enforcement courts

Article D49-21

…ied to the convicted offender in custody by the head of the prison, who gives him or her a copy in return for a signature; if the convicted offender is not in custody, a copy of the order is sent to h…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Supply of drinks

Article R4225-2

The employer shall provide workers with fresh drinking water.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for the "rehabilitation" option

Article D6124-209

…ehabilitation care pursuant to I of Article R. 6123-144, this agreement provides in particular for: 1° An assessment of the patient's care to be carried out at least once a week by the coordination te…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for the "rehabilitation" option

Article D6124-207

…in rehabilitation. The procedures for recognition of training or experience in rehabilitation are determined by order of the Minister for Health. II.- By way of derogation from III of article D. 6124…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for the "rehabilitation" option

Article D6124-208

Care is organised in such a way that each patient receives at least five re-education or rehabilitation treatments per week. These procedures are the responsibility of at least two different healthcar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for the "rehabilitation" option

Article D6124-206

…to the professionals provided for in I of article D. 6124-197, the multidisciplinary team includes: 1° At least one physiotherapist; 2° At least one occupational therapist; 3° Where necessary, at leas…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Raw materials for pharmaceutical use

Article L5438-2

…ies on business without having made a declaration to the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products) in…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: AIF marketing and pre-marketing procedures.

Article D214-32-4-1-1

I.-Pursuant toArticle L. 214-24-2-1, a portfolio management company may undertake pre-marketing activities in France or in another Member State of the European Union except where the information prese…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Allocation to authorised establishments

Article D6241-27

I.-Each year, employers designate the establishments to which the funds referred to in 1° of II of article L. 6131-4 are to be sent, using the online service referred to in II of article L. 6241-2. II…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter II: Special rules applicable throughout the customs territory to certain categories of goods.

Article 215

1. Those who hold or transport goods that are dangerous to public health, safety or morals, counterfeit goods, goods prohibited under international commitments or goods that are the subject of interna…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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