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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation for the preparation and supply of certain allergens.

Article R4211-6

…has been issued, the manufacturing and preparation methods and the control techniques mentioned in 5° and 6° of Article R. 4211-1 are modified in line with scientific and technical progress.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Regional commission for liberal professions

Article R6154-15

The regional commission for private practice carries out the tasks set out in article L. 6154-5-1. The matter may be referred to this commission by a private practice commission of an establishment, o…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Obligations of the insurer

Article L175-23

The insurer shall reimburse only the cost of replacements and repairs recognised as necessary; the compensation due by the insurer to the insured may not exceed the value of the insured item at the ti…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions common to administrative detention centres and premises

Article R744-15

The room reserved for lawyers, referred to in article L. 744-5, is accessible, under the conditions provided for in the same article, on simple request by the lawyer to the department responsible for…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Groups of employers falling within the scope of the same collective agreement

Article D1253-3

…ctorate monitoring officer of any changes made to the information mentioned in 1° to 3°, a and b of 5° and 6° of article D. 1253-1, within one month of the change.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions adapting Book II.

Article R932-1

In articles R. 232-6, R. 232-7, R. 234-2, R. 234-3, R. 234-5 and R. 234-6, the words: "to the works council" are replaced by the words: "to the employee delegates".

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions adapting Book II.

Article R952-1

In articles R. 232-6, R. 232-7, R. 234-2, R. 234-3, R. 234-5 and R. 234-6, the words: "to the works council" are replaced by the words: "to the employee delegates".

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
17°: Occupation of public property

Article 1048 ter

The tax mentioned in article 680 :1° Deeds granting authorisation for temporary occupation of the public domain constituting a right in rem in immovable property issued either by the State or one of i…

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

Article L6364-5

In application of article LO 6371-5, a global grant for school construction and equipment is instituted in order to contribute to compensating for the net increases in charges for the collectivity of…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Identification and verification of customer identity

Article R561-5-1

…document directly from the commercial court registries or an equivalent document under foreign law; 5° In addition, where the customer is acting within the framework of a trust or an equivalent legal…

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