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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Security protocol.

Article R4515-9

Repetitive loading or unloading operations involving the same companies are subject to a single safety protocol drawn up prior to the first operation. This safety protocol remains applicable as long a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private practice.

Article R4127-90

A doctor must not set up practice in a building where a colleague in the same discipline is practising without the latter's agreement or the authorisation of the Conseil Départemental de l'Ordre. Such…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private practice.

Article R4127-94

In associations of doctors and group practices, any payment, acceptance or sharing of sums of money between practitioners is prohibited, except if the associated doctors all practise general medicine,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private practice.

Article R4127-91

Any association or partnership between doctors with a view to practising the profession must be the subject of a written contract which respects the professional independence of each of them. The same…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private practice.

Article R4127-93

In practices where several practitioners work together, whatever their legal status, the practice of medicine must remain personal. Each practitioner retains his or her professional independence. The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial assistance

Article R5132-9

The financial aid mentioned in articles R. 5132-7 and R. 5132-8-1 is paid, on behalf of the State, by the Agence de services et de paiement. This aid cannot be combined with any other State-funded emp…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Seasonal breaks.

Article D5424-9

The periods of seasonal cessation may vary according to the nature of the professions listed in article D. 5424-7. They may be revised each year before 1st August.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Installation conditions

Article R5125-9

I.-The part of the dispensary accessible to the public includes: 1° A clearly delineated area for receiving customers and dispensing medicines, allowing conversations to be held away from third partie…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Foreign workers.

Article R5523-9

In Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a temporary work permit may be issued to foreign nationals who are not eligible for either a temporary residence permit bearing the word "employee" or a resident's permit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Steering Committee

Article D5521-9

The term of office of the members of the Executive Committee ends automatically on the expiry of the elective term for which they were appointed.

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