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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Gardens and surrounding areas

Article R1331-52

Gardens and areas surrounding residential premises must be maintained in such a way as not to compromise the health and hygiene of these premises. When household waste containers and dustbins are stor…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Gardens and surrounding areas

Article R1331-54

It is forbidden to keep and maintain animals of any species in communal areas of apartment buildings, or around or in the gardens of dwellings, which, due to their number, behaviour or state of health…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Gardens and surrounding areas

Article R1331-53

…negative effects on health, in particular those listed inarticle D. 1338-1, is prohibited. Gardens and areas surrounding residential premises must be maintained in such a way as not to allow the prol…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions relating to preventive group resolution plans

Article L613-40

…ency plans, where appropriate jointly with the resolution authorities of the subsidiaries concerned and after consultation, where appropriate, with the resolution authorities of significant branches e…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions relating to preventive group resolution plans

Article L613-40-1

…oint decision on the basis of Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010, if it considers that the matter at issue may have an impact…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Procedure

Article R151-3

The bailiff informs the interested parties of the difficulty encountered and the place, date and time of the hearing at which the difficulty will be examined. This information is given either by verba…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 1: Apprehension in the hands of the person liable to surrender

Article R222-3

The property may also be apprehended immediately, without prior command and on presentation of the writ of execution alone if the person required to surrender it is present and if, on being asked by t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Duties of confraternity.

Article R4127-355

It is forbidden to misappropriate or attempt to misappropriate clients. All midwives are prohibited from lowering their fees in order to compete. They are free to provide care free of charge.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Duties of confraternity.

Article R4127-357

…aced must, except in emergencies, inform her local Association Council in advance, stating the name and position of the replacement as well as the dates and duration of the replacement.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Duties of confraternity.

Article R4127-356

…ient intends to forego the care of the first midwife, she must ascertain the patient's express wish and provide the necessary care; 2° If the patient has simply wished to seek advice without changing…

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