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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Aptitude test

Article A212-225

The aptitude test to which the Prefect may decide to subject the applicant in whole or in part, under the conditions laid down in article R. 212-90-1 and in 3° of article R. 2121-93, is intended to ve…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Classification of offices.

Article D133-22

The mayor or, where applicable, the president of the public establishment for inter-communal cooperation or of the mixed syndicate, sends the decision, together with the application for classification…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 7: Accommodation.

Article L4433-22

The regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Reunion define the actions they intend to carry out in terms of housing, following the opinion or, where appropriate, the proposal of the local authorities, the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Safety of healthcare establishments in the event of power system failure.

Article R6111-22

The safety of healthcare establishments in the event of a failure in the energy network is ensured under the conditions set out in sub-section 1 of section 4 of chapter II of title III of book VII of…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1 : Cross-sectional imaging equipment used for diagnostic radiology purposes

Article D6124-225

…uipment has access, within a timeframe compatible with the requirements of continuity and safety of care, to all the equipment needed to perform radiology procedures on his site or, where applicable,…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The jury

Article A212-24

Jury members who take part in meetings and deliberations by means of audiovisual communication attend the meeting in its entirety, from the opening of the session until the final decision is taken, un…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 7: Provisions applicable in the event of referral to the trial court

Article D32-24

In accordance with the provisions of Article 181, in the event that the person under investigation is indicted before the Assize Court, house arrest with electronic surveillance shall continue to have…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Buildings where the lowest floor of the last storey is more than eight metres above ground level

Article R4216-24

In order to take account of the increased risks in the event of a disaster, buildings where the lowest floor of the top level is more than eight metres above the outside ground must have a fire-stable…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-24

The employer shall send the authorised body the sections of the single simplified declaration by electronic means or by electronic data interchange under conditions defined by joint order of the minis…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article 129

The conciliation shall be attempted, unless specifically provided otherwise, at the place and time that the judge considers favourable and in accordance with the terms that he or she shall determine.T…

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