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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Special conditions for the "cardiovascular" designation

Article D6124-177-31

…for in article D. 6124-177-3, the multidisciplinary team includes: 1° At least one physiotherapist; 2° At least one dietician; 3° At least one psychologist.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Pre-employment declaration.

Article L1221-12

…nseil d'Etat shall determine :1° The conditions under which the pre-employment declaration is made ;2° The procedures for recovery of the penalty provided for in article L. 1221-11.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Designations of origin

Article L431-5

The provisions applicable to registered designations of origin are set out in sub-section 2 of section 1 of chapter I of title IV of book VI of the rural and maritime fishing code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Offences committed by the employer or his delegate.

Article L4741-3-1

Failure by the employer to comply with the measures taken by the inspection officer pursuant to articles L. 4731-1 or L. 4731-2 is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of 3,750 euros.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Students in medicine, dentistry, midwifery and pharmacy.

Article L6153-1

…g include :1° Students in the second cycle of medical, odontological, maieutic and pharmacy studies;2° Students in the third cycle of medical, odontological, midwifery and pharmacy studies.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IX: Overseas provisions.

Article L920-1-1

Notaries and bailiffs organising and carrying out voluntary sales of furniture by public auction in Mayotte are deemed to meet the training conditions defined in the second paragraph of Article L. 321…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Information on substances and mixtures

Article R1341-5

Any person who has supplied the information referred to in article R. 1341-2 has a right of access to this information and, where appropriate, the right to rectify it by contacting the requesting body…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Jurisdiction

Article R2623-3

…nd the Chairman of the Conciliation Commission a written request setting out the points in dispute; 2° By the Prefect.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Administration of establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry

Article A712-11

…nsaction, in accordance with the procedures specified in a standard of intervention provided for in 2° of Article L. 711-16..

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Supervision of apprenticeship training leading to a diploma

Article R6261-17

The provisions relating to professional secrecy, set out in the last paragraph of article R. 6251-2, are applicable to the experts appointed by the consular chambers mentioned in article R. 6261-16.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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