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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Temporary authorisation to practise for specialist doctors and dental surgeons who hold a diploma allowing them to practise in their country of origin

Article R4111-34

I. - The entity designated by the agreement referred to in 2° of article L. 4111-1-2 or, failing this, the health establishment that has made the offer to take on the trainee, draws up the application…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Industrial preparation and wholesale.

Article L5142-8

…e conditions under which they may be replaced or assisted by other qualified or responsible persons;2° The terms and conditions of management leases;3° The conditions under which decisions granting, r…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article R1711-1

…tment, the region or the overseas region is replaced by the reference to the Department of Mayotte; 2° The reference to the regional council and the general councils is replaced by the reference to th…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and organisation of safety information and training

Article R4141-3

…hat of other people working in the establishment. It covers : 1° Traffic conditions in the company; 2° Working conditions; 3° Conduct in the event of an accident or disaster.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Tasks and authorisation

Article D2323-1

Lactariums operate in two ways: 1° Lactariums for indoor and outdoor use; 2° Lactariums for indoor use. Lactariums participate in the promotion of breastfeeding and the donation of breast milk. The do…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subtitle I: Public and civil proceedings

Article 2-3

Any association that has been duly registered for at least five years on the date of the incident and whose statutory purpose includes defending or assisting children at risk and victims of all forms…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Investment services and related services

Article L321-2

Services related to investment services include: 1. Custody account-keeping of financial instruments on behalf of third parties and ancillary services such as the keeping of cash accounts correspondin…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Notification of concentrations and granting of authorisation

Article R331-26

As soon as an application for authorisation is received, the Prefect will refer the matter to the local police authorities for their opinion. Except in the case provided for in the fourth paragraph, t…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L532-28

…ountry :1° The AIFM is the legal person whose regular business is the management of one or more AIF;2° The reference Member State of an AIFM established in a third country is the Member State whose au…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L2141-2

…g are obstacles to insemination or embryo transfer 1° The death of one of the members of the couple;2° The filing of an application for divorce;3° The filing of an application for legal separation;4°…

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