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Showing 89218930 of 45698 articles for Art. Décret 81-255 du 3-3-1981

French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Special conditions for the "cardiovascular" designation

Article D6124-177-31

In addition to the teams provided for in article D. 6124-177-3, the multidisciplinary team includes: 1° At least one physiotherapist; 2° At least one dietician; 3° At least one psychologist.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Preliminary investigation

Article 77-1-3

With the authorisation of the public prosecutor, the judicial police officer or agent may carry out the requisitions provided for in

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-123-3

…ctor General of the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail must indicate : 1° The name or corporate name, address and position of the natural or leg…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L310-3-2

…tion has verified that : a) None of the conditions set out in 1° of Article L. 310-3-1 has been met during the last three consecutive financial years; b) None of the conditions set out in 1° of Articl…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: Services provided to shareholders by intermediaries

Article R228-32-2

The conditions under which the intermediaries referred to in Article L. 228-29-7-3 facilitate the exercise by shareholders of their rights are set out in Articles 5, 6 and 8 of Commission Implementing…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 quinquies G

…set aside tax-free provisions to meet exceptional expenses relating to operations that cover risks due to natural elements, atomic risk, civil liability risks due to pollution and space risks. For fi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Contracts with healthcare service providers

Article L1435-3-1

…alth Agency shall conclude the specific contract provided for in Article L. 6147-12. As part of its duties under article L. 1431-2, it may, with the agreement of the Minister for Defence, include comm…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private equity funds.

Article D214-80-3

…to the life of the fund, including any extensions, the amount of ordinary units subscribed before deduction of fees is equal to 50% of the initial amount of ordinary units subscribed; ii) An average s…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Special conditions for the "pneumology" option

Article D6124-177-38

…rained in the use of the equipment used to perform the emergency and respiratory resuscitation procedures provided for in article D. 6124-177-36.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Composition.

Article R6152-322-2

Lists of candidates are submitted at least forty-two days before the date set for the elections, by the trade union organisations that meet the conditions set out in article L. 6156-3. A receipt shall…

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