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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Kindergartens

Article R2324-47-2

I.-For the implementation of the provisions relating to the "Health and Inclusive Care" adviser provided for in Article R. 2324-39, the manager of a kindergarten must comply with the following minimum…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organs, tissues, cells and products.

Article L1272-4-2

As stated in Article 511-5-2 of the Criminal Code, reproduced below: Art. 511-5-2.-I.-The act of preserving and processing organs, tissues, cells or blood, its components and derived products for scie…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Inspection.

Article L5146-4-2

The officers mentioned in 2°, 3° and 4° of article L. 5146-2 may summon or interview any person who may be able to provide information relevant to their findings. They shall draw up a report, which mu…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Coordination of regional cooperation between the French West Indies and French Guiana

Article R*4433-29

The consultation body established by article L. 4433-4-7 is called the Antilles-Guyane regional cooperation conference. The conference is informed of the cooperation policies and programmes conducted…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Regional Cooperation Fund

Article R*4433-25

The committee set up by the second paragraph of article L. 4433-4-6 is called the Regional Cooperation Fund Management Committee.It is chaired by the Prefect of the region and, in Mayotte, the Prefect…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-41-2

Credit institutions and finance companies whose subsidiaries include at least one credit institution, investment firm or financial institution within the meaning of Article L. 511-21, or which hold an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L4323-4-2

The profession of chiropodist is practised illegally:1° Any person who practises chiropody, within the meaning of Article L. 4322-1, without holding a State diploma in chiropody or any other qualifica…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
A: Authorisation for gendarmerie judicial police officers

Article R15-2-4

The Attorney General grants or refuses authorisation by decree to effectively exercise the powers attached to the status of judicial police officer.The authorisation is valid for the entire period of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Group crèches

Article R2324-46-2

For the implementation of the provisions relating to support for young children's health, the manager of a group crèche or day nursery mentioned in 1° of article R. 2324-17 must comply with the follow…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Family crèches

Article R2324-48-2

To implement the provisions relating to health support for young children, the manager of a family crèche must comply with the following minimum standards: 1° Small family crèches: 20 hours per year o…

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