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French Public Health CodeIn force
6. Adults subject to a legal protection measure

Article R1112-37

The property of adults under legal protection who are hospitalised in the establishment is administered under the conditions laid down by articles 436 and 498 of the Civil Code and by decree no. 2012-…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Samples taken from a living person.

Article R1211-5

The health establishment carrying out the removal shall, where applicable, pay compensation for any loss of earnings suffered by the donor.Compensation for loss of earnings is paid on presentation of…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of chiropodists

Article R4322-35

All chiropodists are bound by professional secrecy under the conditions set out in article L. 1110-4 of this Code. The chiropodist must ensure that the persons assisting him or her are informed of the…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Powers.

Article L5214-16-2

When it exercises at least one of the three competences defined in 1°, 2° and 4° of II of Article L. 5214-16 or the organisation of public passenger transport within the meaning of loi n° 82-1153 du 3…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Derogations on a geographical basis

Article L3132-25

Retail establishments which provide goods and services and which are located in tourist areas characterised by a particularly large influx of tourists may provide weekly rest in rotation for all or so…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Family crèches

Article R2324-48-4

The childcare assistants in a family day nursery meet regularly in the presence of the children they care for for socialisation and early-learning activities, on the premises of the family day nursery…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Misuse of title.

Article L4162-1

The improper use of the title of doctor, dental surgeon or midwife or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of these professions is punishable as the offence of us…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Opposition

Article R613-44-4

The Institut national de la propriété industrielle shall observe and observe itself the principle of contradiction. It may not base its decision on pleas, explanations or documents put forward or prod…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Title II: Investment services, services related to investment services and data communication services

Article D321-2

The financial futures instruments referred to in section 7 of article L. 321-2 are those referred to in sections 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 of article D. 211-1 A.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Group crèches

Article R2324-46-4

I.-As regards staffing levels, collective crèches and day nurseries must comply with the provisions set out in articles R. 2324-42 to R. 2324-43-2. II.-Any collective crèche or day nursery must ensure…

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