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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Artificial baths

Article D1332-54

…al bathing areas that qualify as bathing areas with paid access within the meaning ofarticle D. 322-12 of the French Sports Code must meet the technical and equipment safety standards set out in artic…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Procedure before the liberty and custody judge

Article R3211-40

Under the written procedure without a hearing provided for in III of article L. 3211-12-2, the court registry shall notify the parties of the order without delay and by any means that can be used to e…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Common provisions

Article 1649 quater K quater

…authorities, which does not constitute the start of any of the procedures mentioned in Articles L. 12 and L. 13 of the tax procedures book.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Determination of the transport undertaking's failure to fulfil its obligations

Article R821-6

The official report recording the transport company's failure, mentioned in article L.821-12, is sent to the administrative authority mentioned in article R.* 821-1. A copy of the official report is g…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Choice of treating psychologist.

Article R3711-17-1

The provisions of articles R. 3711-12 to R. 3711-17 apply to the choice of treating psychologist. In particular, the coordinating doctor may refuse to endorse the person's choice of a treating psychol…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Provisions relating to investment services providers, financial investment advisers, providers of participative financing services and participative investment intermediaries

Article L773-49

…February 2014 L. 573-3 to L. 573-6 Order no. 2017-1107 of 22 June 2017 L. 573-7 law no. 2009-526 of 12 May 2009 L. 573-8 Law no. 2019-486 of 22 May 2019 L. 573-9 order no. 2005-429 of 6 May 2005 L. 57…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Provisions relating to investment services providers, financial investment advisers, providers of participative financing services and participative investment intermediaries

Article L774-49

…February 2014 L. 573-3 to L. 573-6 Order no. 2017-1107 of 22 June 2017 L. 573-7 law no. 2009-526 of 12 May 2009 L. 573-8 Law no. 2019-486 of 22 May 2019 L. 573-9 order no. 2005-429 of 6 May 2005 L. 57…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to investment services providers, financial investment advisers, providers of participative financing services and participative investment intermediaries

Article L775-42

…February 2014 L. 573-3 to L. 573-6 Order no. 2017-1107 of 22 June 2017 L. 573-7 law no. 2009-526 of 12 May 2009 L. 573-8 Law no. 2019-486 of 22 May 2019 L. 573-9 order no. 2005-429 of 6 May 2005 L. 57…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Inadmissibility decisions

Article L531-33

During the personal interview provided for in Articles L. 531-12 to L. 531-21, the applicant is given the opportunity to present his or her observations on the application of the ground of inadmissibi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Appointment of representatives

Article D7343-61

…ve of platform workers may appoint three representatives simultaneously pursuant to Article L. 7343-12. These appointments are made during the electoral cycle as provided for in Article L. 7343-5.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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