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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Remuneration arrangements

Article D6323-18-1

I.-When the professional transition project is carried out during working hours, the employee benefits from the remuneration provided for in article L. 6323-17-5 for the duration of his project, subje…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Commencement of employment, management, remuneration and benefits

Article D6153-10-1

The bonuses, allowances and reimbursements of expenses mentioned in 2° of article R. 6153-10 are : 1° If the intern is not provided with accommodation, food, heating and lighting in the establishment…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D513-11-1

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply 1° "Collection": the collection of faeces as defined in 2°, under the responsibility of the establishment or body mentioned in A…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable before the Examining Magistrate and the Examining Chamber

Article D47-28-2

An appeal by the accused or the civil party against the decision on the civil action made pursuant to 3° of Article 706-125 shall be brought before the Criminal Appeals Chamber of the Court of Appeal.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 306

The proceedings shall be public, unless publicity would be dangerous to public order or morality. In such a case, the court shall declare this by a judgment given in open court. However, the president…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Trusteeship charges

Article 395

Not entitled to exercise the various offices of guardianship: 1° Unemancipated minors, unless they are the father or mother of the minor under guardianship; 2° Adults who benefit from a legal protecti…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Deliberations of the Assize Court

Article 356

The court and the jury shall deliberate, and then vote, by written ballot and by separate and successive votes, on the principal fact first, and if necessary, on the grounds of criminal irresponsibili…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Medical certificate and health questionnaire

Article D231-1-1

The provisions of articles L. 231-2 to L. 231-2-3 apply to any licence issued by a sports federation entitling the holder to practice one or more of the sports it organises.The one-year period mention…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special rights reserved for customs.

Article 386

If the effects and papers of accountants are sealed, the revenue and other registers for the current year must not be sealed. The said registers are simply stopped and initialled by the judge, who han…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Management of paediatric emergencies

Article D6124-26-2

The paediatric emergency unit referred to in 3° of R. 6123-1 is placed under the responsibility of a doctor with a qualification in paediatrics or child surgery and at least two years' professional ex…

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