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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obstetrics, neonatology, neonatal resuscitation.

Article D6124-56

In all neonatology units which do not provide intensive neonatal care, the following must be ensured : 1° The presence, during the day, on site of at least one paediatrician with proven experience in…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Requisitioning and seizures

Article D15-5-1-2

When property liable to confiscation has been seized pursuant to the provisions of this Code, the person concerned shall be informed either during the search or during a subsequent hearing, provided t…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 1 - Organisation of the fund for financing and managing the individual training rights of local elected representatives

Article R1621-5

I. - The revenues of the fund mentioned in article R. 1621-4 are made up of: 1° The contributions payable by local elected representatives on their official allowances; 2° The advance referred to in A…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions applicable to manufacture and import.

Article R5124-53

The manufacturer and importer of medicinal products mentioned in 1° of article L. 4211-1, or of generators, kits or precursors mentioned in 3° of the said article, shall implement a pharmaceutical qua…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IX: The European Company

Article L229-5

…nseil d'Etat.By agreement between the companies promoting the transaction, the statutory auditor(s) may draw up a written report for the shareholders of all the companies.The provisions of the third a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L3355-5

In the event of prosecution for an offence that may result in the temporary or permanent closure of a public house, the Public Prosecutor's Office will take the steps provided for in the last paragrap…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Optimisation of medical exposure to ionising radiation

Article R1333-58

I. - When exposure to ionising radiation involves a woman of childbearing age, the applicant and the person carrying out the procedure must investigate whether there is any pregnancy, unless this inve…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Residence of beneficiaries of temporary protection

Article R581-5

Without prejudice to the provisions of the third paragraph of article L. 581-3, the provisional residence permit is refused or withdrawn or its renewal is refused if the foreign national is excluded f…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Persons called upon to carry out seizures, rights and obligations of persons seizing and customs detention

Article 323-5

…he consular authorities of his country if he is of foreign nationality and, if necessary, to communicate with one of these persons or authorities. The powers conferred on the judicial police officer b…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorised examinations and samples.

Article R232-52

…essary with the assistance in particular of:the anti-doping delegate provided for in article L. 232-14 or a person designated by the federation if no anti-doping delegate has been designated or if the…

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