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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: General rules applicable to other concession contracts with the exception of those relating to public passenger transport services by rail

Article R3221-3

The concession contracts mentioned in articles L. 3211-1 to L. 3215-1 are subject to the rules relating to payment periods set out in section 2 of chapter III of title III of book I and in article R.…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Recruitment.

Article R6152-507

Hospital assistants must maintain and improve their knowledge. Their continuing professional development is organised by the plan mentioned in 8° of article R. 6144-1 and within the framework of the t…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Dispensing to the public

Article R5126-56

…apply to the internal use pharmacies of the establishments, services or organisations mentioned in 1° of article R. 5126-1, with the exception of the Institution nationale des invalides. For the purp…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
OA: Non-alcoholic drinks

Article 1613 ter

…ibution is levied on beverages and liquid preparations for beverages intended for human consumption:1° Falling under CN codes 2009 and 2202 of the customs tariff;2° Containing added sugars;3° Packaged…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions for issuing approval.

Article R6312-6

Approval is granted to natural or legal persons who have : 1° The staff required to guarantee the presence on board any vehicle in service of a crew complying with the standards defined in article R.…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Contributions and allowances

Article L5424-21

…ployment compensation benefits under the national solidarity scheme under the following conditions: 1° Not meeting the conditions for receiving the self-employed workers' allowance provided for in art…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article L281-5

For the application of this book in Réunion: 1° The last sentence of Article L. 264-1, the reference to article L. 754-3 is deleted.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R524-2

…ent is notified to the debtor by a bailiff's deed. Under penalty of nullity, this act shall contain 1° A copy of the court's authorisation or of the document by virtue of which the seizure was carried…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: National biovigilance system

Article R1211-32

The players involved in the biovigilance system are: 1° The Agence de la biomédecine; 2° The Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé; 3° The following establishments or org…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Transfer to the State responsible for examining the claim

Article L572-2

The transfer decision may not be enforced automatically until fifteen days have elapsed. However, this period is reduced to forty-eight hours in cases where a decision to place the foreign national un…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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