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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to new building projects

Article R2431-10

The purpose of the preliminary design studies is:1° To specify the general composition in terms of plan and volume;2° To assess the internal volumes and external appearance of the structure;3° To prop…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 1: Board of Directors

Article R121-7

The members of the Board of Directors of the Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration mentioned in 3° of article R. 121-5 are appointed for a period of three years, renewable once, by join…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Legal status of in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Article L5221-6

Given the precautions in use and interpretation that they require, certain self-diagnostic devices mentioned in paragraph 5 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 and appearing on a list set by orde…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: List of ad hoc administrators

Article R53-2

In order for a legal entity to be registered on a list of ad hoc administrators, proof must be provided: 1° That the managers of the legal entity meet the conditions laid down in 4° and 5° of the prec…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Resolution measures

Article R613-72

The measures referred to in 2° of Article R. 613-71 above may include :1° Reorganisation of the activities of the person in question ;2° Modifications to the operational systems and internal infrastru…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Cooperation agreement for the implementation of outplacement units

Article R5123-3

For the application of 5° of article R. 5111-2, the cooperation agreement determines the nature of the outplacement actions, their scope and the amount of the State's contribution to the financing of…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Disciplinary chambers of first instance.

Article R4321-49-1

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this sub-section, elections to the regional and inter-regional councils of the Order of masseur-physiotherapists take place under the conditions provided for…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Holders of the state diploma

Article D4331-3

The course lasts three years. The following are laid down by order of the Minister for Health: 1° The programme and course of studies ; 2° The procedures for validating courses and placements with a v…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Respective rights and duties of management and staff under their authority

Article R8124-8

All employees shall comply with the instructions received from their hierarchical superior. The provisions of the first paragraph apply without prejudice to article 28 of law no. 83-634 of 13th July 1…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General powers

Article R6144-1-1

The establishment's medical committee is informed on the following matters: 1° The annual report on the establishment's activities; 2° Division contracts 3° The annual review of the duty rosters; 4° T…

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