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Showing 47714780 of 51862 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 8-2-2024 n° 22-22.301

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers of the overseas regions in relation to economic development and regional planning

Article L4433-24-1-2

The prefect may, in the event that this has not been done by the president of the regional council and after a formal notice has remained without result, exercise the powers devolved to the president…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Composition pénale

Article R15-33-55-8

When the composition pénale includes the therapeutic injunction provided for in 17° of article 41-2, this is carried out in accordance with the provisions of code de la santé publique, in particular t…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: The Public Prosecutor's Office

Article R15-33-66-8

I. - The following may have direct access to personal information and data recorded in the processing in the context of criminal proceedings: 1° Magistrates from the Public Prosecutor's Office and mag…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 8: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L214-26-2

Notwithstanding article L. 214-24-8, the custodian of a general-purpose investment fund shall only hold the assets mentioned in 1° to 6° of I of article L. 214-24-55. In the case of other assets, it s…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Obligations of employers and debtors

Article 87-0 A bis

The debtors mentioned in a of 2° of B of article 204 C who pay salaries and wages under the conditions provided for in the same 2° declare each year to the tax authorities, for each beneficiary, infor…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Contracts awarded by the national councils of the orders of the medical professions

Article R.4122-4-8

In order to prepare for the award of a contract, the National Council may carry out consultations or market studies, seek advice or inform economic operators of its project and requirements. The resul…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-275

The authorisation holder is subject to the obligation of quality assurance defined in I of Article L. 1333-19. The authorisation holder shall ensure that the equipment used to expose patients to ionis…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-274

In the context of exposure to ionising radiation, the authorisation holder shall ensure that staff and patients have access to the tools needed to optimise radiation protection.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-272

The authorisation for surgical care is only granted if the holder organises the surgical management of patients referred to it by emergency medical facilities, in accordance with 5° of article D. 6114…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-269

The holder of the authorisation must ensure that the architectural configuration of its site and its organisation are such as to ensure the reception and stay of patients, whether on an outpatient or…

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