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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Specific provisions for victims of violence and offences committed within a couple or within the family

Article D1-11-1

In cases of domestic violence covered by the article 132-80 of the Penal Code, the public prosecutor shall check, before initiating public proceedings, whether the violence was committed in the presen…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Commission responsible for applications for authorisation to practise from successful candidates in knowledge verification tests

Article D4111-10

…e Centre national de gestion or his representative, chairman ;2° The Director General for Higher Education and Professional Integration or his representative;3° The President of the Fédération hospita…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter III: Other duties and taxes

Article 1019

…fth paragraph of article 42-3 of law no. 86-1067 of 30 September 1986 relating to freedom of communication is subject to a tax based on the value of the securities contributed, transferred or exchange…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Combining replacement income with other income.

Article L5425-1

…works sectors deprived of employment as a result of bad weather, may be combined with income from occasional or reduced activity and with social security or social assistance benefits under the condit…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article R231-1

A certificate, conforming to the model set by order of the minister responsible for immigration, is issued immediately by the mayor to European Union citizens who comply with the registration requirem…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Admission to psychiatric care at the request of a third party or in the event of imminent danger

Article L3212-11

…ur hours: 1° The surname, first names, profession, age and place of residence of persons undergoing care in application of this chapter ; 2° The date of admission for psychiatric care; 3° The surname,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3a: Emergency care procedures within the remit of the fire service

Article R6311-18-3

The provisions of this section apply to the military units of the Paris fire brigade and the Marseille marine fire brigade.

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Labelling of tattoo products.

Article R513-10-5

…le and indelible: 1° The name of the product ; 2° The nominal content at the time of packaging, indicated by mass or volume; 3° The date of maximum durability, defined as the date until which the prod…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Provisions applicable to Martinique

Article A428-1

…comprises : a) The Prefect of Martinique or his representative; b) The Rector of the Martinique Education Authority or his representative; c) The Regional Academic Delegate for Youth, Commitment and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Health centres.

Article L6323-1-14

…e health professionals from health centres to attend courses, undertake internships or take part in care, training, research, health education and public health activities.Health centres may receive a…

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