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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L3355-5

In the event of prosecution for an offence that may result in the temporary or permanent closure of a public house, the Public Prosecutor's Office will take the steps provided for in the last paragrap…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L3512-5

…y, product or article other than tobacco, a tobacco product or an ingredient defined in article L. 3512-2 is considered to be indirect propaganda or advertising when, by its graphics, presentation, us…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Suppression of public drunkenness and protection of minors.

Article L3353-5

In the cases provided for in this chapter, the accused may prove that he was misled as to the age of the minor, the status or age of the person accompanying him or the condition of the patient. If he…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L3513-5

It is forbidden to sell or offer vaping products free of charge to minors under the age of eighteen in tobacconists and any other shops or public places. The person supplying one of these products mus…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Combating mental illness

Article L3824-5

I.-In the event that the medical transfer order has been issued on the basis of I of article L. 3824-1, the High Commissioner will, upon arrival in the territory of the host community, transfer the pe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Smoking products made from plants other than tobacco

Article L3514-5

Before any non-tobacco plant-based smoking product is placed on the market, manufacturers and importers of such products must send a declaration of the ingredients used, by brand and type of product,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Penalties and criminal liability

Article L3515-5

…companies, professional organisations or associations representing them, are liable to a fine of €45,000 if they fail to send the annual report provided for in Article L. 3512-7 to the Minister for H…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IIIa: Combating the misuse and dangerous use of everyday consumer products

Article L3823-5

For its application in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, in the second paragraph of article L. 3611-3, the words: "in the pubs mentioned in articles L. 3331-1, L. 3334-1 and L. 3334-2" are replaced by th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3711-5

The procedures for applying this chapter shall be laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Provisions applicable to the armed forces health service

Article L4011-5

I.-This chapter applies to the armed forces health service under the following conditions:1° The Minister for Defence may authorise by order the implementation for all health professionals in the arme…

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