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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Reporting cases of intoxication to toxicovigilance organisations

Article R1340-12

Health professionals and manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors of substances or mixtures are required to provide, at the request of the bodies responsible for toxicovigilance, re…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: General conditions of detention

Article D147-12

If the sentenced person has already been remanded in custody, the sentence enforcement judge who receives a copy of the decision pursuant to article 723-15 examines the situation of the person concern…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Establishments and organisations authorised to combat leprosy

Article D3112-12

The following may be approved as leprosy centres for the purposes of Article L. 3112-3: 1° Health establishments ; 2° The health centres mentioned in article L. 6323-1. Approval is granted and, if nec…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Reference perimeter and authorisation for installation within this perimeter

Article A761-12

…of the file, with the exception of the document mentioned in 2° of article A. 761-11. He indicates to the manager the deadline by which the latter must inform him of the availability or otherwise of…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Contractualised support pathway to employment and independence

Article R5131-12

…ion, as defined by the beneficiary and the advisor in charge; 2° The commitments made by each party to the contract for each phase. In the case of the beneficiary, these commitments include active par…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exclusions from financial assistance

Article 122-7

…om the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée may not be granted for or in respect of cinematographic, audiovisual or multimedia works or documents of a pornographic nature or inciting to viol…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exclusions from financial assistance

Article 122-8

…om the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée may not be granted for or in respect of cinematographic, audiovisual or multimedia works whose content is intended to promote the marketing of goo…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R1112-12

In the event of refusal to admit a patient who fulfils the conditions required for admission, even though there are enough beds available in the establishment to accommodate the patient, admission may…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-12

The duration of this leave cannot be deducted from the annual paid leave. It is taken into account when determining seniority benefits. The employee retains the benefit of all the advantages acquired…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Regional development plan

Article R4433-12

The approved regional development plan is made available to the public at the headquarters and on the website of the region, department or local authority.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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