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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Childcare facilities for children under the age of six.

Article L2324-2

…child protection service checks that the conditions mentioned in the fourth paragraph of article L. 2324-1 are met by the establishments and services mentioned in the same article.

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Chapter III: Research on the human embryo, human embryonic stem cells and human induced pluripotent stem cells

Article L2163-2

As stated in Articles 511-1 and 511-1-1 of the French Criminal Code, reproduced below: Art. 511-1-The taking of cells or gametes for the purpose of creating a child genetically identical to another pe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Constitution and organisation of the medical reserve

Article L3132-2

Reservists must meet the immunisation requirements set out in article L. 3111-4.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health threats

Article L3131-2

The appropriateness of the measures taken in application of article L. 3131-1 is periodically reviewed by the Haut Conseil de la santé publique. Such measures shall be terminated immediately if they a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Combating tuberculosis and leprosy.

Article L3112-2

I.- The fight against tuberculosis and leprosy is the responsibility of the State.To this end, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency authorises one or more tuberculosis centres and, if ne…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Compensation for contaminated victims.

Article L3122-2

In their claim for compensation, victims or their heirs must provide proof of having been infected by the human immunodeficiency virus and of having received transfusions of blood products or injectio…

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Chapter V: Combating the international spread of disease.

Article L3115-2

The costs resulting from the application of health measures prescribed for a means of transport pursuant to Article L. 3115-1 shall be borne by the operator of the means of transport concerned, and in…

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Chapter IV: Other control measures.

Article L3114-2

The provisions of Chapter VII of Title V of Book V of the Environment Code relating to pressure vessels are applicable to disinfection equipment.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L3136-2

Article 121-3 of the French Penal Code is applicable taking into account the skills, power and resources available to the perpetrator in the crisis situation that justified the state of health emergen…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Measures to combat specific risks

Article L3135-2

Notwithstanding the provisions of article L. 1142-1, healthcare professionals may not be held liable for damage resulting from the prescription or administration of a medicinal product or the use of a…

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