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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Provisions specific to 5° "haematology intensive care".

Article D6124-31-4

The medical permanence of the haematology intensive care unit is ensured, outside day services, by at least : 1° The presence on site of a doctor with training or experience in critical care ; 2° An o…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Reporting cases of lead poisoning and lead exposure risks for minors - prescription and monitoring of work

Article R1334-4

The diagnosis referred to in article L. 1334-1 identifies the building elements with deteriorated coverings, specifies the concentration of lead in these coverings and the analytical method used to me…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Securities admitted to trading on a regulated market or a multilateral trading facility

Article R233-4

Until the forced sale is carried out, the debtor may indicate to the garnishee the order in which the securities are to be sold. If the debtor fails to do so, their choice may not be challenged.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to the preparation, assessment and implementation of preventive recovery plans

Article R311-4

I.- Pursuant to the last paragraph of I of Article L. 311-5, the persons referred to in that same I who are subject to the obligation to draw up and keep up to date a preventive recovery plan may ask…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: The regional and departmental chambers of commerce and industry of Ile-de-France

Article L711-4

The territorial chambers of commerce and industry and the departmental chambers of commerce and industry of Ile-de-France may, alone or in collaboration with other partners, within the framework of th…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Election of members of territorial and regional chambers of commerce and industry

Article L713-4

I.-The following are eligible for election as members of a territorial chamber of commerce and industry and a regional chamber of commerce and industry, provided they are at least eighteen years of ag…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Decision by the commission imposing a personal recovery plan without compulsory liquidation

Article R741-4

If no challenge is made within the period provided for in article R. 741-1, the commission shall inform the debtor and creditors by simple letter that the decision taken pursuant to Article L. 741-1 i…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Registration of sworn freight brokers on the list of the Court of Appeal

Article R131-4

…o take an oath before this court, in the following terms: "I swear that I will loyally carry out my duties with honour and probity and that I will observe in everything the duties they impose on me. "…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Definitions and activities

Article L511-4-3

Article L. 533-22-1 is applicable to credit institutions and investment firms for their activities of portfolio management on behalf of third parties and investment advice within the meaning of Articl…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 8: Criminal provisions

Article R773-43

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable art…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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