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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L2326-3

Obstructing the inspections provided for in Article L. 2322-2 is punishable by six months' imprisonment and a fine of €3,750. The establishment may be closed.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article R175-3

Before the policy or endorsement is issued, proof of the parties' commitment may be established by any means, in particular by insurance decree or cover note.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Calculation of profit-sharing.

Article L3314-3

Profit-sharing for employees of an economic interest group or an employers' group may take into account the results or performance of the group's member companies.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Social and tax arrangements for profit-sharing.

Article L3325-3

The General Tax Code sets out the conditions under which companies may set aside a tax-free provision for investment.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Financial and accounting system

Article R1313-39

With the authorisation of the ministers responsible for the budget, the economy, agriculture, consumer affairs, the environment, health and labour, the agency may take out loans.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Voting and electoral operations.

Article R723-30

Judges whose election is contested may validly take the oath, be installed and sit until the appeal has been finally decided.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Multiple seizures

Article R3252-33

A creditor who is a party to the proceedings may, by way of intervention, claim interest due and costs and expenses liquidated or verified since the seizure.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-37

Shoring, struts and props may only be removed when effective protective measures have been taken against the risk of rockfall.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-39

Doctors may not suggest to patients or their relatives that a remedy or procedure that is illusory or insufficiently tested is beneficial or safe. Any practice of charlatanism is prohibited.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Board operations

Article D4233-32

…e with the procedures defined by the Association's internal regulations referred to in article L. 4231-7.

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