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Showing 22112220 of 47238 articles for Art. Cass. ass. plén. 3-5-1956

French Public Health CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter: General principles

Article L1130-5

I.-Pursuant to III of Article 16-10 of the Civil Code, the examination of a person's genetic characteristics for scientific research purposes may be carried out using elements of that person's body ta…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions authorising the organisers of sporting events and competitions to process personal data for the purposes of Article L. 333-1-4

Article R333-5

For the application of the provisions of the first paragraph of article L. 333-1-4, the organisers, referred to in article L. 331-5, of sporting events or competitions that may be used as a basis for…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Information for guests.

Article R1112-5

During their hospital stay, patients who have been administered a labile blood product are informed in writing. In the case of minors, this information is communicated to the holders of parental autho…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Submission and processing of applications

Article R612-5

The patent application must, within one month of the filing of the documents, be followed by payment of: 1° The filing fee; 2° The search report fee, unless the application has been filed in the form…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Automatic provisional enforcement

Article 514-2

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 514-3, provisional enforcement by operation of law may only be set aside by the decision in question.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Combating mental illness

Article L3824-5

I.-In the event that the medical transfer order has been issued on the basis of I of article L. 3824-1, the High Commissioner will, upon arrival in the territory of the host community, transfer the pe…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 7: Aid for healthcare provision in areas with health deficits

Article D1511-55

The contract concluded between the student during his or her postgraduate studies and the local authority or authorities awarding the aid specifies, in particular, the penalties incurred by the contra…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Power of attorney

Article L112-5

If payment is made in notes and coins, it is the debtor's responsibility to make up the difference.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Development of cross-border apprenticeships

Article L6235-5

I.- Book III of this Part, in its provisions applicable to apprenticeships, is applicable to cross-border apprenticeships. II.By way of derogation from I, the following provisions do not apply: 1° Whe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Beverages.

Article L3351-5

The retail sale by a street vendor of drinks from the fourth and fifth groups is punishable by a fine of €3,750.

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