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French Public Health CodeIn force
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Article L4031-5

The provisions of this Title shall not apply to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

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Chapter II: National Council and National Disciplinary Chamber.

Article L4122-5

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall set the procedures for the election of the National Council and the term of office of its members.

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Section 2: National Council for Periodic Certification

Article L4022-5

The National Periodic Certification Board is responsible to the Minister for Health for defining the strategy, deployment and promotion of periodic certification. In this capacity:1° It sets the scien…

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Chapter VI: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article L4126-5

…urgeons or midwives on account of abuses of which they may be accused in their participation in medical care provided for by social laws.

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Chapter I: Operating conditions.

Article L4131-5

…y or midwifery, regardless of the country in which this degree was obtained, to practice in a healthcare facility located within their respective territorial jurisdictions. This authorisation is issue…

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Chapter I: Illegal practice.

Article L4161-5

…ed down, in accordance with the conditions set out inarticle 131-35 of the Criminal Code ; b) Confiscation of the thing that was used or intended to be used to commit the offence or of the thing that…

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Chapter III: Other criminal provisions.

Article L4163-5

Practising medicine, dentistry or midwifery under a pseudonym is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros. A repeat offence is punishable by six months' imprisonment and a fine of 9,000 euros.

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Chapter I: Operating conditions.

Article L4151-5

The evidence of formal qualifications required in application of 1° of article L. 4111-1 is, for the practice of the profession of midwife :1° Either the French State diploma in midwifery, for student…

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Chapter IV: Disciplinary chambers of first instance and regional and inter-regional councils.

Article L4124-5

…At the time of each renewal, a supplementary election is held to fill the seats that have become vacant.

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Chapter V: Provisions common to the various councils.

Article L4125-5

Elections to disciplinary councils and chambers may be referred to the administrative court under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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