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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Provisions applicable to communes in the departments of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion

Article R2563-4-2

For the application of article L. 2334-23-2: 1° The data to be taken into account is assessed, unless otherwise stated, on 1st January of the year in respect of which the apportionment is made; 2° The…

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In force

Article Annexe 4-9

…ided by the professions concerned under the conditions set out in the third paragraph of article L. 444-1, the services listed below: 1° With regard to court-appointed administrators and judicial repr…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L4344-4-2

Any person who practises speech and language therapy within the meaning of article L. 4341-1 is practising the profession of speech and language therapist illegally without :1° holding a certificate o…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Tasks and accreditation of associations providing assistance to victims of crime

Article D1-12-4

…sibility of reception facilities to all sections of the public; 3° Continuity of service provision; 4° Free and sustainable provision of care; 5° Neutrality and confidentiality of care; 6° Professiona…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Family crèches

Article R2324-48-1

For the implementation of the provisions contained in articles R. 2324-34 and R. 2324-36, family day nurseries set up their teams in such a way as to comply with the following minimum ratios of workin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Inspection.

Article L5146-4-1

The agents mentioned in 2°, 3° and 4° of the I of article L. 5146-1 may order the immediate denaturing or destruction, by any approved disposal channel, of the following products:1° Veterinary medicin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Kindergartens

Article R2324-47-2

…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 requirements: 1° Small ki…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Development grant

Article D2334-4-1

I. - The inventory provided for in article L. 2334-17 is drawn up by the legal entity that owns the property. It includes the following information: A.-General data concerning: 1° The owner: name or c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1a: Financing of the insurance allowance

Article D5422-4-2

…The personal data and information recorded in the processing system referred to in I of article D. 5422-4 are kept for the time required:1° To process requests for reimbursement of contributions undul…

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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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