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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I

Article L4021-5

Continuing professional development is carried out in compliance with the rules of organisation and management specific to the different sectors of activity of health professionals, in particular by e…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article L4126-5

Disciplinary proceedings do not prevent : 1° any proceedings that the Public Prosecutor or private individuals may bring before the criminal courts under the terms of ordinary law; or 2° civil actions…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Preliminary book: MIXED PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Article L2000-5

…scope of Book I intended to meet a need relating to both its activities as a contracting authority and its activities as a contracting entity, the rules of Book I applicable are : 1° The rules applic…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions

Article R2146-5

Any director or manager of a trade union or union of trade unions who, contrary to the provisions of article L. 2141-1, opposes the free membership of an employee on the grounds of his or her sex, age…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Classification of workers

Article R4451-57

…lisieverts to the lens of the eye; c) An equivalent dose in excess of 150 millisieverts to the skin and extremities; 2° In category B, any other worker likely to receive: a) An effective dose in exces…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Provisions relating to the division of powers between authorities

Article L515-5

…intermediary or an insurance intermediary on an ancillary basis registered in another Member State and carrying on business or likely to carry on business in France is located on French territory, th…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Forward financial instruments of insurance undertakings.

Article R332-56

The amounts provided for in articles R. 332-54 and R. 332-55 are calculated net of the value of guarantees received under an eligible master agreement. An eligible master agreement meets all of the fo…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R331-5

…on him. The declaration is made by a lawyer's deed deposited at the registry of the execution judge and notified on the same day or the first working day following this declaration to the pursuing cre…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2a : Changing the sex designation in civil status records

Article 61-5

…civil status records does not correspond to the sex in which he or she presents himself or herself and in which he or she is known may obtain its amendment.The main facts, proof of which may be provi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Powers of the Executive Council

Article LO6463-5

…following matters: 1° Preparation of operational emergency plans required to deal with major risks and disasters and coordination and requisitioning of resources contributing to civil security; 2° Ai…

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