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

Article R4211-6

After the authorisation provided for in Article L. 4211-6 has been issued, the manufacturing and preparation methods and the control techniques mentioned in 5° and 6° of Article R. 4211-1 are modified…

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 Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Permanent derogation as of right

Article R3132-6

In the establishments mentioned in article R. 3132-5 where other industries or activities are carried out at the same time, the option of giving weekly rest by rotation applies exclusively to the prod…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Presentation and payment.

Article R131-5

Any person to whom a cheque is given to pay for goods or services may, directly or through an agent, check with the Banque de France to ensure that the cheque has not been reported stolen or lost, dra…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Verification procedures

Article R2144-1

The purchaser shall verify the information contained in the application, including the economic operators on whose capabilities the applicant relies. This verification is carried out under the conditi…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Administrative schemes

Article L1333-16

The person responsible for a nuclear activity sends the body responsible for the inventory of ionising radiation sources referred to in Article L. 1333-5 information on the characteristics of the sour…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable in the event of obstruction by the foreign national

Article L733-8

When the voluntary obstruction of a foreign national placed under house arrest pursuant to articles L. 731-1, L. 731-3, L. 731-4 or L. 731-5 hinders the automatic enforcement of the removal decision,…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to off-premises contracts

Article L221-8

In the case of a contract concluded off-premises, the trader shall provide the consumer, on paper or, subject to the consumer's agreement, on another durable medium, with the information provided for…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Marinas and anchorages.

Article L341-8

Article L. 2124-5 of the General Code for the Ownership of Public Property sets out the rules for authorisations for temporary occupation of the public domain, which may be granted for the development…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L2283-1

Any refusal by an employer to enter into negotiations with a view to concluding an agreement defining the terms and conditions for exercising employees' right of expression, as provided for in article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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