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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Information for guests.

Article R1112-8

…onated to a public archive service by means of a contract between the director of the establishment and the competent administrative authority.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Proof of pre-employment declaration

Article R1221-8

…ration provided for in article R. 243-14 of the Social Security Code for non-agricultural employees and article R. 741-2 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code for agricultural employees has been made…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General conditions of practice.

Article R2122-8

The mayor may, under his supervision and responsibility, and in the absence or impediment of his deputies, by order delegate signature:- to one or more municipal officials for the initialling of the l…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition

Article R2623-8

A prefectoral order determines the total number of employer and employee representatives. This order appoints the members of the conciliation commission for three years.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The application for a business licence.

Article R752-8

Where the applicant agrees to receive replies from the competent authority at an electronic address, notifications may be made to him by electronic mail.In this case, the applicant is deemed to have r…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Composition

Article R4421-8

The prefect, president of the Corsican sites council, may be represented by another member of the prefectural body in office in Corsica or, with regard to the permanent delegation mentioned in article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions for certain premises or locations

Article R4226-8

For the application of articles R. 4226-5 and R. 4226-6 in premises or locations where explosive atmospheres may occur, the employer shall implement the provisions of section 6 of chapter VII of this…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Practitioners of French nationality residing abroad.

Article R4112-8

The doctors, dental surgeons and midwives mentioned in article R. 4112-7 who wish to practise in France apply to be entered on the roll of the medical association of the department of their new reside…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions relating to elections.

Article R4233-8

At least two months before the date of the election, the presidents of the regional, central and national councils shall issue a call for candidates for the seats of the members to be elected. This ca…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Professional acts.

Article R4311-8

The nurse is authorised to initiate and adapt analgesic treatments, within the framework of pre-established protocols, written, dated and signed by a doctor. The protocol is included in the nursing ca…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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