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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Neighbourhood noise.

Article R1337-6

The following is punishable by a fine for a fifth-class offence 1° The fact, during a professional activity or a cultural, sporting or leisure activity organised on a regular basis or subject to autho…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conseil national d'orientation des conditions de travail (National Council for the Orientation of Working Conditions)

Article R4641-6

The Conseil national d'orientation des conditions de travail is chaired by the Minister for Labour, or in his absence, by the Vice-Chairman of the Council.It comprises :1° In respect of the college of…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Annex I

Article Rubrique 6

…iciaries indicating the type of aid, the beneficiaries, the amounts to be paid and the payment period. . 6112. Optional assistance 1. Deliberation setting the conditions for granting aid and the terms…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-2

The public prosecutor at a judicial court other than that of Paris may, for offences falling within the scope of Article 628, request the investigating judge to relinquish jurisdiction in favour of th…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Payment of compensation.

Article R172-6

The limitation period for actions arising from the insurance contract runs : 1° In the case of an action for payment of the premium, from the date on which payment is due ; 2° In respect of claims for…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The National Commission for Commercial Development.

Article L751-6

The Commission nationale d'aménagement commercial is composed of:1° A member of the Council of State appointed by the vice-president of the Council of State;2° A member of the Court of Auditors appoin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Biological analyses and screening tests.

Article D1221-16

…ministration to humans, and on condition that:-the tests and analyses provided for in 5° of article D. 1221-6 have been carried out on each sample;-the results comply with the provisions of article D.…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Pharmacies for internal use.

Article L5126-6

…t is published on the Agency's website. Medicinal products included on the list may be home-delivered. Medicinal products which are not classified in the category of medicinal products reserved for ho…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Persons authorised to practise the profession of pharmacy assistant

Article D4241-1

…ration/technician ; 2° Brevet professionnel de préparateur en pharmacie. The provisions of articles D. 612-2 to D. 612-18, D. 613-1 and D. 613-6 of the Education Code apply to the Diplôme d'études uni…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for children with serious burns

Article D6124-159

…edicated to children, the minimum number of 6 beds allocated to intensive care mentioned in article D. 6124-153 is set at 3.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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