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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions of access for humanitarian associations

Article R744-28

…ast five years, whose purpose is the defence of foreign nationals, the defence of human rights, medical and social assistance or assistance to persons deprived of their liberty, may apply to be author…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Health rules applicable to bathing water

Article D1332-28

…tor general of the regional health agency of all these measures, at their request.At the end of the 2015 bathing season, all bathing waters were of at least "sufficient" quality.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Membership of an occupational health service

Article D4625-28

When joining, the employer shall provide the local occupational health and safety service with the following information: 1° The list of workers concerned, including those covered by enhanced individu…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Freedom of establishment

Article R4321-28-2

The regional directorate for youth, sport and social cohesion provides the committee's secretariat.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 5: Diplomas provided for in Article L. 2223-25-1

Article D2223-55-2

In application of article L. 2223-25-1, the exercise of the following professions in the funeral sector is subject to the possession of a diploma comprising theoretical training and practical assessme…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Creation of the digital health space

Article R1111-28

…health space and the procedures for its operation, as well as its relationship with the shared medical record; 2° The existence of and procedures for exercising the right to object to the opening of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
1. Functions.

Article R6152-28

The doctors and odontologists governed by this section have medical responsibility for continuity of care, in conjunction with the other members of the hospital's medical staff. The pharmacists govern…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Combating mirror sites

Article L331-28

As part of its regulatory and monitoring role in the fields of technical measures for the protection and identification of works and objects protected by copyright or related rights, the Autorité de r…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article A712-28

An intervention standard, provided for in 2° of Article L. 711-16, specifies the documents making up the various budgets and accounts.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Removal of goods made available on the market by means of a remote communication technique

Article R512-16-5

The provisions of article R. 512-16 are applicable to these levies.

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