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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Issuing work permits

Article R5221-17

The decision on the application for a work permit referred to in I of article R. 5221-1 is taken by the Prefect. It is notified to the employer or agent who submitted the application, as well as to th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Home delivery.

Article R5125-48

The pharmacist shall ensure that the conditions of transport are compatible with the proper storage of the medicinal products, products or articles mentioned in article L. 4211-1. He shall also ensure…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Support for mobility training.

Article R5522-75

When the mobility training takes place abroad, the management of credits and the payment of grants may be entrusted to an organisation, which enters into an agreement for this purpose, under the condi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Chronic renal failure.

Article R6123-66

Home haemodialysis is offered to patients who have been trained in haemodialysis and are able to carry out all the procedures necessary for their treatment, in the presence of a family member who can…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-194

The provisions of this paragraph apply to any holder of a home hospital care authorisation, regardless of the category, subject to the specific provisions for each category defined in this sub-section…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Common provisions.

Article D6431-34

Commission and committee meetings are not open to the public. Persons participating in any capacity whatsoever in the work of the representative bodies are bound by the obligation of professional disc…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Funeral and burial regulations

Article L2213-10

Burial sites other than cemeteries are also subject to the authority, police and supervision of mayors.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Delivery.

Article 1608

The costs of delivery shall be borne by the seller, and those of collection shall be borne by the buyer, unless otherwise agreed.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 5: Provisions specific to divorce on grounds of permanent impairment of the marriage bond

Article 1127

The costs of the proceedings shall be borne by the spouse who initiated them, unless the judge orders otherwise.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Advertising (R).

Article R2122-1

In the case provided for in article L. 2122-12, nominations are posted at the town hall.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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