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Showing 17511760 of 65950 articles for Art. CJUE 30-9-2021 aff. 299/20 and ord. 10-2-2022 aff. 191/21

French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Emergency department structure

Article D6124-20

The team has an admissions officer as required.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Open-ended employment contracts

Article L1254-20

The employment contract will be drawn up in writing and will state: "permanent freelance administration contract".

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Local authorities

Article L2221-20

…shment, the representative of the State in the department may withdraw the authorisation to operate and the régie shall, in this case, be wound up in accordance with the rules and within the time limi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Supervision of apprenticeship training leading to a diploma

Article R6261-20

…mission responsible for the pedagogical supervision of apprenticeship training leading to a diploma and the relevant chamber of trades and crafts or territorial chamber of commerce and industry, sets…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Sterilisation of medical devices.

Article R6111-20

…pital pharmacy practice, the principles of which are laid down by order of the Minister for Health, and after obtaining the opinion of the regional health agency, a health care establishment or a heal…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-202

The authorisation holder ensures that data from professional practices is collected and analysed with a view to improving practices and managing risks.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Participation of private healthcare professionals in the work of public health institutions

Article R6146-20

…R. 6146-17, responsible for coordinating medical activities, organising medical continuity of care and evaluating care. The appointment is for a renewable period of three years. The contract sets out…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Responsibilities

Article L2122-20

Delegations granted by the mayor pursuant to articles L. 2122-18 and L. 2122-19 remain in force until they are repealed.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title II: Management of copyright and related rights by an organisation

Article R329-20

…nt organisation must publish the following information without delay on its website, in a dedicated and identifiable section: -the date of the approval order; -the exploitation rights covered by this…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Practice as a company

Article R422-20

The Articles of Association organise the management and determine the powers of the managers under the conditions provided by l'article 11 de la loi du 29 novembre 1966.

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