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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Accreditation and quality control

Article L6221-4

A medical biology laboratory established in another Member State of the European Union or party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area may carry out the analytical phase of a medical biology e…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and operation

Article R321-44

The Conseil des maisons de vente shall give an account of its activity in an annual report, which shall include an assessment of the application of article L. 321-3 and articles R. 321-10 to R. 321-17…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Measures prior to placing under house arrest with electronic surveillance

Article D32-4

When an application for placement under house arrest with electronic surveillance is referred to him or when he is considering imposing such a measure, the investigating judge or the liberty and custo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Applicable regulations

Article R8293-4

In addition to the information already contained in the secondment declaration referred to in Article L. 1262-2-1, the declaration referred to in Article R. 8293-2 is accompanied by the passport photo…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Mobility leave

Article L1237-18-4

If the employee accepts the offer of mobility leave, the employment contract will be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties at the end of the leave. Employees benefiting from the protection men…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialisation in "sports development

Article A212-49-1

The consultative opinion of the national technical director mentioned in article R. 212-10-12 is required for the authorisation of training bodies preparing for the "sports development" speciality of…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Algorithmic trading activities applicable to investment services providers other than portfolio management companies

Article L533-10-4

Investment services providers other than portfolio management companies that use algorithmic trading : 1° Have effective systems and risk controls appropriate to their business to ensure that their tr…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Preliminary sub-section: Scope and transitional provisions relating to the governance of investment firms

Article R533-16-4

By way of derogation from this section, class 1 bis investment firms are subject to the provisions of articles R. 511-17 to R. 511-26.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D5211-4-1

Elected members of public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation with disabilities mentioned in the third paragraph of article L. 5211-13 and covered by the provisions of articles L. 5213-1 an…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company

Article R5125-24-4

The Conseil de l'ordre responsible will rule on the application for registration under the conditions set out in articles L. 4222-2 to L. 4222-5 and L. 4232-12. Reasons must be given for any decision…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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