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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Community of communes

Article L5214-4

The communauté de communes is formed either without a fixed term or for a term determined by the decision instituting it.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V : Urban Community

Article L5215-4

The urban community is created without a time limit.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Caisses de crédit agricole mutuel.

Article R512-4

…sed by law and dependent on the Ministry of Agriculture whose purpose is to promote agricultural production, as well as their unions and federations;5° Caisses d'assurances et de réassurances mutuelle…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Buildings

Article R1331-49

…nd pigeon control operation.If this demolition reveals the presence of dangerous solid or liquid products, in particular vats or tanks containing flammable or toxic liquids, it is halted until these p…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Buildings

Article R1331-48

Green walls and roofs are designed to prevent plants and their containers from falling over, openings from becoming blocked and any excess humidity that could create the risk of short circuits or enco…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Buildings

Article R1331-47

…ings, partitions, ceilings, floors, windows, skylights, doors, meter locations and pipe and network ducts are regularly maintained to prevent water seepage and fumes, while respecting essential ventil…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Prohibitions

Article R1333-4

…in contact with foodstuffs and water intended for human consumption, toys, ornaments or cosmetic products.The Minister responsible for radiation protection shall inform the other Member States of the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition.

Article R1411-47

…urance Funds, the Director General of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products, the Director General of the National Agency for the Safety of Food, the Environment and Work,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition.

Article R1411-48

Each specialised committee is made up of ex officio members and qualified individuals. Its ex officio members are the directors of the health agencies or other public bodies whose remit covers at leas…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition.

Article R1411-49

…er for Health for a term of four years, renewable twice. If a new specialised commission is created during the term of office of the qualified public figures who are members of the Haut Conseil de la…

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