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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Special provisions for certain investigative measures

Article 694-49

…an investigative measure that requires evidence to be obtained in real time, on a continuous basis and over a specified period, the practical arrangements for the measure shall be determined by mutua…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Composition.

Article L5211-43

…yors grouped within electoral colleges determined according to the demographic size of the communes;2° 30% by representatives of public establishments for inter-communal cooperation with their own tax…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L6355-4

…cessation of activity, in breach of the provisions of article L. 6351-5, is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Vaccinations.

Article R3116-4

…comply with the measures to prevent the spread of an epidemic taken in application of article L. 3114-4 is punishable by a 5th class fine.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: General principles governing the operation of national professional councils

Article D4021-4-1

Each National Professional Council and each federative structure adopts its own rules of procedure. These rules of procedure stipulate, in particular, where this information is not included in the art…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: General principles governing the operation of national professional councils

Article D4021-4-3

The activities of a National Professional Council respect the requirements of scientific ethics and the independence of expertise, in accordance with the principles defined by the Health Expertise Cha…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Resale of second-hand in vitro diagnostic medical devices

Article R5222-18-4

…taining the following information: 1° The results of the quality controls mentioned in articles L. 6221-9 and L. 6221-10, carried out during the previous five years, where they related to the in vitro…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Electronic identification of users of digital health services

Article L1470-4

…directory of legal entities administered by the public interest group mentioned in article L. 1111-24. The ministers responsible for health, social action and defence define by decree the conditions…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Relationship between company or establishment agreements and agreements covering a wider territorial or professional scope.

Article L2253-4

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 2253-3, the wage clauses of a company or establishment agreement may provide for specific terms and conditions for the application of wage increases d…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 6: Right to use journalists' works

Article L132-42

The royalties mentioned in articles L. 132-38 et seq do not have the character of wages. They are determined in accordance with articles L. 131-4 et L. 132-6.

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