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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Information and publicity.

Article R4235-59

Pharmacy shop windows and areas designed to be visible from the outside may only be used to display activities which may lawfully be carried out in pharmacies. Subject to the regulations in force rega…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of masseur-physiotherapists

Article R4321-58

The masseur-physiotherapist must listen to, examine, advise and care for all persons with the same conscience, whatever their origin, morals and family situation, their real or supposed membership or…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of masseur-physiotherapists

Article R4321-51

The provisions of this Code of Ethics apply to masseur-physiotherapists registered with the Association and to masseur-physiotherapists practising a professional act under the conditions set out in ar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Eligibility criteria.

Article R5522-50

In order to receive the job creation premium, the approved company must: 1° Provide the State representative with information on the company's workforce and development, the content and transmission d…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial and budgetary organisation.

Article D6431-53

The master plan on which the Board of Directors deliberates in application of 3° of article L. 6431-6 provides for all works and equipment operations whose costs exceed thresholds set by order of the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article L281-5

For the application of this book in Réunion: 1° The last sentence of Article L. 264-1, the reference to article L. 754-3 is deleted.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: REFUSAL OF ENTRY UNDER THE ASILE ACT

Article L352-5

When the foreign national challenges the decision to refuse entry, in accordance with article

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: The Public Prosecutor's Office

Article L121-5

The public prosecutor ensures that judgments and other enforceable titles are enforced.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Protection and promotion of maternal and child health.

Article L2421-5

Article L. 2132-2-2 is applicable to Wallis and Futuna.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Visits and seizures

Article L512-55

At any time, the judge may decide to suspend or terminate the visit.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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