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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L311-5

…nisations representing consumers. Three representatives of the ministers responsible for culture, industry and consumer affairs participate in the work of the committee in an advisory capacity. Within…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Generic specialities

Article R5121-5

With a view to their inclusion in the register of generic groups referred to in Article L. 5121-10, generic medicinal products are identified by a decision of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médic…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article L1337-5

The following is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of 15,000 euros: 1° Carrying out an activity or using a process, device or substance prohibited under Article L. 1333-4 ; 2° Exposing…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Operation and wholesale distribution of veterinary medicinal products.

Article R5142-51

A company mentioned in 5°, 7° and 9° of article R. 5142-1 declares to the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail the territo…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Drawing up the research report

Article R612-56-1

…nvention as that which is the subject of the French patent application, the National Institute of Industrial Property may invite the applicant, before the drawing up of the preliminary search report,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Use for professional retraining projects

Article D4163-30-5

…an allocation, the amount of which is defined in the light of forecast expenditure. This allocation may be re-evaluated according to the mobilisation of the rights of holders of a professional prevent…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Derogation from weekly working hours

Article D5132-43-5

…term contract concluded in application of article L. 1242-3 in the integration workshops and sites may be granted by the Prefect after examining the situation of the person concerned. The period duri…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-16-5 (art. A212-192-5)

…ma. II - Test to verify theoretical and practical knowledge and safety skills This test takes place during the winter, over a period of two to five days. It consists of three tests designed to check,…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Role of sports federations

Article L231-5-1

…e French Anti-Doping Agency, they provide it with any information necessary for it to carry out its duties.Through the regulations they issue, they ensure the effectiveness of the decisions taken by t…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: French Anti-Doping Agency

Article L232-5-1

The French Anti-Doping Agency comprises a College and a Sanctions Committee.

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