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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Workplace layout

Article R4451-21

…ng the transport of radioactive substances outside an establishment, its outbuildings or worksites; 3° In the event of a radiological emergency and in situations of long-term exposure resulting from t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Military personnel serving with foreign armies

Article D4062-4

The healthcare professional referred to in article D. 4062-2 remains subject to the statutory or contractual rules governing his professional situation in his country of origin. They are remunerated b…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 8: Neurosurgery

Article R6123-100

…cerebral neurosurgery ;2° Intracranial and extracranial radiosurgery under stereotactic conditions;3° Paediatric neurosurgery,only if the authorisation to practise neurosurgical care activity express…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Additional penalties

Article L823-4

…ng licence for a maximum of five years; this period may be doubled in the event of a repeat offence;3° Temporary or permanent withdrawal of the administrative authorisation to operate either occasiona…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Consultation with the State

Article L1311-10

…montant inférieur, mais faisant partie d'une opération d'ensemble d'un montant égal ou supérieur ; 3° Acquisitions pursued by way of expropriation in the public interest.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Misleading commercial practices

Article L121-3

…ial:1° The main characteristics of the goods or service; 2° The address and identity of the trader; 3° The price inclusive of all taxes and delivery charges payable by the consumer, or how they are ca…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Content and transmission of the contract.

Article L1251-16

…he secondment contract listed in article L. 1251-43 ; 2° The employee's professional qualifications;3° The terms and conditions of the remuneration due to the employee, including the end-of-assignment…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Financial regime (R)

Article R2221-87

…section includes in particular: 1° The value of allocated assets; 2° Reserves and similar receipts; 3° Investment grants; 4° Provisions and depreciation; 5° Borrowings and similar debts ; 6° The net b…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Specific insurance accounting policies and valuations

Article A343-3-1

When a bond is sold or converted, the operation is applied to the oldest security in the portfolio. In the event of the sale or conversion of a security, the date of acquisition of the security is use…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Standards and control

Article L4022-9

I.-The competent professional bodies shall monitor compliance by healthcare professionals with their obligation to undergo periodic certification.Failure by a healthcare professional referred to in ar…

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