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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition.

Article R1411-46

The Haut Conseil de la santé publique comprises a college and specialised commissions created by order of the Minister for Health. Permanent technical committees attached to the college or specialised…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Calculation, allocation and distribution of profit-sharing

Article R3314-4

…the provisions of this Title apply to the profit-sharing supplement provided for in article L. 3314-10 and to the specific distribution agreement to which it may give rise.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D7124-47

Members of the Customary Grand Council perform their duties free of charge. Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by members of the Customary Grand Council may be paid under the conditions set by t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-48

…fied body's decision may be the subject of a complaint under the conditions laid down in Article R. 4313-35.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Individual monitoring and additional examinations

Article R4412-44

Depending on the risk assessment, a worker assigned to work exposing him to chemical agents hazardous to health may undergo an additional medical examination prescribed by the occupational physician t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Participation of private healthcare professionals in the missions and care activities of certain private healthcare establishments

Article R6161-42

With the agreement of the Director, private practitioners' locums may provide care in the health care establishment in compliance with the provisions of the contract referred to in article R. 6161-38.…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General principles relating to research involving the human person

Article L1121-4

The research referred to in 1° of Article L. 1121-1 may only be carried out after a favourable opinion has been obtained from the Committee for the Protection of Individuals referred to in Article L.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Personnel.

Article L5323-4

…r independence.The aforementioned employees are subject to articles 25 to 25 octies of law no. 83-634 of 13 July 1983 relating to the rights and obligations of civil servants.Persons who occasionally…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Authorisations.

Article L6122-4

The authorisation is given before the start of the works, the installation of the heavy equipment or the implementation of the planned care activities or alternative care structures.It is automaticall…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the list of industrial property attorneys

Article R422-4

…ial property attorney has not produced proof that he fulfils the conditions laid down in Article R. 422-2, and in particular those required by 4° of that Article, he shall be given formal notice by th…

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