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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Mobile emergency and resuscitation unit

Article D6124-12

The authorisation to carry out the activity mentioned in 2° of article R. 6123-1 may only be issued to a health care establishment if it has the staff, driver or pilot, as well as the equipment, neces…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L754-12

…d in the right-hand column of the same table: Applicable articles In the wording resulting from L. 321-1 and L. 321-2 Order no. 2016-827 of 23 June 2016 L. 321-3 Order no. 2007-544 of 12 April 2007 L.…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Implementation of the legal conformity guarantee

Article L217-12

1° The value that the goods would have if there were no lack of conformity; 2° The significance of the lack of conformity; and 3° Any possibility of opting for the other choice without major inconveni…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Time limits and forms of appeal

Article 380-12

The statement of appeal must be made at the registry of the assize court which handed down the contested decision.It must be signed by the registrar and by the appellant himself, by a lawyer, or by a…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Tax on television service publishers and distributors

Article L115-12

…itions and within the deadlines mentioned in…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Seizure by immobilisation of the vehicle

Article R223-12

…ion, with a document containing, under penalty of nullity : 1° A copy of the immobilisation report; 2° An injunction to report within eight days to the bailiff's office to agree with him the condition…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2132-12

…tronic means of communication in the following cases: 1° For the contracts mentioned in articles R. 2122-1 to R. 2122-11 and meeting a need whose estimated value is below the formal procedure threshol…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-12

In cases where electronic transmission is an option given to candidates or tenderers and in those where it is compulsory, the purchaser shall ensure the confidentiality and security of transactions, i…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to new building projects

Article R2431-12

…the nature and characteristics of the materials and the conditions under which they are to be used;2° To determine the location and footprint of all structural elements and all technical equipment;3°…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Obligation of the holder to subcontract

Article R2393-12

The contractor awards the sub-contracts under the conditions defined in sub-section 3.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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