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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Family crèches

Article R2324-48-2

To implement the provisions relating to health support for young children, the manager of a family crèche must comply with the following minimum standards: 1° Small family crèches: 20 hours per year o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Appeals against the decision or opinion of the departmental committee.

Article R752-43-7

The provisions of article R. 752-36 are applicable. In the event that the matter has previously been referred to the National Commission by third parties, the latter shall have two months from notific…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 63-4-5

If the victim is confronted with a person in police custody, they may also ask to be assisted by a lawyer chosen by them or by their legal representative if they are a minor or, at their request, appo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information for spa visitors

Article R1322-44-16

The person in charge of the spa displays information for patients and staff working in the spa, particularly concerning : 1° The therapeutic qualities of the natural mineral water used and any restric…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-41-5

I. - Without prejudice to Articles L. 511-41-3 and L. 612-30 to L. 612-34, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may order a credit institution, a class 1 bis investment firm or a finan…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Employment contract.

Article L7123-4-1

The presumption of salaried employment provided for in articles L. 7123-3 and L. 7123-4 does not apply to models who are recognised as service providers established in a Member State of the European U…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Compensation for damage resulting from the implementation of health measures mentioned in articles L. 3131-1, L. 3134-1 and L. 3135-1

Article R3131-3-4

In the event of acceptance, the Director of the Office will present the claimant with the offer of compensation determined in accordance with the conditions set out in articles L. 3131-4 or L. 3135-3…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative penalties

Article L232-23-3-4

The duration of the period of Ineligibility referred to in 2° of I of article L. 232-23 for a breach of 4° of article L. 232-10 and article L. 232-9-2 is four years. It may be reduced under the follow…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Application to the armed forces health service

Article R6113-11-4

The provisions of articles R. 6113-2, R. 6113-4 and R. 6113-7 are applicable to army hospitals. For the application of the provisions of articles R. 6113-1, R. 6113-9-1 and R. 6113-11, army hospitals…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Management standards applicable to investment services providers and prudential provisions applicable to investment firms

Article L533-4-5

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall monitor the level of own funds that has been determined by each Class 2 investment firm in accordance with Article L. 533-2-2 and shall verif…

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