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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation.

Article R1411-55-2

Each year, within the framework of the coordination body provided for in article L. 1411-5-1, the Minister for Health shall draw up a provisional list of the referrals he intends to make to the High C…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article R6523-26-5

In addition to the Prefect or his representative and the President of the Mayotte Departmental Council, the Regional Employment, Training and Vocational Guidance Committee is made up of members appoin…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The insurance certificate.

Article R211-21-5

Any policyholder of an insurance contract relating to a vehicle mentioned in article R. 211-21-1 who fails to affix to the vehicle concerned the certificate provided for in articles R. 211-21-2 and R.…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-22-5

When it appears that the protection of the public drinking water distribution network against any risk of pollution is not guaranteed by the structure or internal installations inspected, the inspecti…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-5-2

Except where this contribution is mandatory, the decision to contribute to the management and preservation of water resources is the subject of a deliberation by the public person mentioned in article…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-5-2

The professional practice standard relating to the communication of internal control weaknesses, approved by the Minister of Justice, is shown below: COMMUNICATION OF INTERNAL CONTROL WEAKNESSES Intro…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: The National Disciplinary Commission

Article R1442-22-5

If a vacancy occurs before the expiry date of the term of office, the member of the Commission is replaced and installed within three months in the same way as for the initial appointment. The member…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Financial and accounting provisions.

Article D1142-59-2

All expenses and income resulting from the transfer to the Office of compensation for the harm referred to in Article L. 1221-14 are managed separately in accounts distinct from those for the Office's…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article R6523-2-5

Subsection 4 of Section 4 of Chapter I of Title III of Book III of this Part shall not apply to Mayotte.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Contracts with healthcare service providers

Article L1435-5-2

The regional health agencies may enter into a contract with a private health establishment of collective interest mentioned in 2° of article L. 6161-5 and doctors employed full-time by these establish…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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