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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L1333-25

When devices containing radioactive sources or ionising radiation generators are made available on the market, suppliers shall provide the purchaser with adequate information on the potential radiolog…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-46

The author of the request determines the classification measure mentioned in article R. 211-12 that accompanies the work or document's endorsement and, where applicable, the warning mentioned in artic…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Supporting documents and other evidence of the absence of grounds for exclusion

Article R2143-8

Where applicable, applicants must produce the documents specified in articles R. 1263-12, D. 8222-5 or D. 8222-7 or D. 8254-2 to D. 8254-5 of the French Labour Code.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2671-4

For the application of the regulatory provisions of Book III in New Caledonia:1° In article R. 2311-5:a) 2° is deleted;b) In 6°, the words: "the other technical standards drawn up by the European stan…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2681-4

For the application of the regulatory provisions of Book III to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands:1°° In article R. 2311-5:a) 2° is deleted;b) In 6°, the words: "other technical standards drawn…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: General principles

Article A512-3

The register of intermediaries referred to in Article R. 512-6 includes the following information:1° The intermediary's registration number ;2° In the case of a natural person, his identity, the addre…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Special provisions applicable to clinical trials on medicinal products

Article L1124-1

I.- Clinical trials of medicinal products are governed by the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014. The competent authority for carr…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE I: Provisions specific to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Article R917-31

In article R. 713-66 : a) The first paragraph of I reads as follows: "At the time of each general renewal, the Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Chamber of Agriculture, Commerce, Industry, Trades and Crafts sh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article R1312-9

The following is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences: 1° Without having declared his or her activity in accordance with the provisions of article R. 1311-2 ; 2° Without complying w…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Responsibilities

Article R112-4

The Board of Directors deliberates in particular on :1° The establishment's strategic guidelines ;2° The initial budget and amending budgets, as well as the financial statements and the allocation of…

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