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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions required to practise as an orthopaedic technician

Article D4364-10

The following may practise the profession of orthopaedic orthotist:1° Holders of the French State orthopaedic orthotist diploma referred to in Article D. 4364-7 ;2° By way of derogation from the provi…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Collective decisions by members

Article L323-10

…not have a general meeting of its members, the powers of the latter, as provided for in article L. 323-6, are exercised by the supervisory body provided for in article L. 323-14. The rules set out in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health policy.

Article L1411-10

…ment of epidemiological data and health risks specific to the collectivities referred to inArticle 73 of the Constitution and the collectivities of Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miqu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Industrial plants operating continuously.

Article L3132-10

…blishments operating continuously, the weekly rest periods of employees assigned to continuous work may be deferred in part under the following conditions: 1° Each employee benefits, in a given work p…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation of the company.

Article R743-102

…become final to sell his shares to a third party under the conditions provided for in articles R. 743-44 and R. 743-99. If no transfer has been made by the end of this period, the provisions of articl…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Duties to patients

Article R4312-10

…e care in areas which exceed his knowledge, experience, skills or the means at his disposal. Nurses may not advise or propose to patients or their families, as being beneficial or without danger, a re…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-10

…sible manner. This communication shall be accompanied by information informing the consumer that he may terminate the contract without penalty, within a maximum period of three months from the date of…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 4: Travel documents

Article L561-10

…till under the protection of the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons may be issued with a travel document known as an "identity and travel document" authorising them to…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Designation

Article L2122-10

The mayor and deputy mayors are elected for the same term as the municipal council.However, in communes of 1,000 inhabitants or more, the term of office of the mayor and deputy mayors ends automatical…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The Regional Plan for Spatial Planning, Sustainable Development and Equality

Article L4251-10

…council with an assessment of the implementation of the plan. The Regional Council deliberates and may decide to maintain the regional plan for spatial planning, sustainable development and territori…

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