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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Emergency evacuation of victims by approved civil protection associations

Article R6312-48

Approved civil protection associations use first aid vehicles, known as "VPSPs", the minimum standards for which are set by order of the Minister for the Interior.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Emergency evacuation of victims by approved civil protection associations

Article R6312-46

The crews of approved civil security associations are made up of at least two people belonging to the categories of personnel mentioned in article R. 6312-45, at least one of whom belongs to the categ…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Military personnel serving in the French army

Article L4061-4

…y to enable them to check that the person concerned:1° Meets the necessary conditions of competence and good character referred to in this code;2° Does not have any professional shortcomings, infirmit…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General principles

Article R1611-40

…e European Union on the basis of Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and, where applicable, a statement of the grounds on which the infringement proceedings are based ;2…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Definitions.

Article R5221-4

…th its intended purpose, with the exception of invasive medical devices intended for taking samples and medical devices placed in direct contact with the human body for the purpose of obtaining a samp…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Appointment of members

Article R6143-4

…itution is located. The Director General of the Regional Health Agency shall notify the authorities and bodies that are to sit on, be represented on or designate members of the Supervisory Board. The…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Vacancy of guardianship

Article 411-1

The guardianship judge and the public prosecutor exercise general supervision over guardianship within their jurisdiction.The guardians and other guardianship bodies are obliged to comply with their s…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L122-4

Any sports association that meets at least one of the criteria set out in the first paragraph of Article L. 122-1 constitutes a sports company within one year of the date on which it meets this condit…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
A. - First class.

Article 414-1

The penalties provided for in the first paragraph of Article 414 shall apply : 1° Exporting native gold from French Guiana either without an itemised declaration or under cover of an itemised declarat…

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French Customs CodeIn force
E. - Fifth class.

Article 413 bis

…ny infringement of the provisions of a of 1 of Article 53 ; 2° Any refusal to provide the documents and information requested by customs officers in the exercise of the right of disclosure provided fo…

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