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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Gametes.

Article L1273-4

As stated in Article 511-11 of the Criminal Code, reproduced below: "The act of collecting or taking gametes from a living person with a view to medically assisted procreation without carrying out the…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Medically assisted procreation.

Article L2162-3

…with the prescriptions of the latter is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of 30,000 euros. "

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Direct taxes and similar levies

Article 1766

…e obligation to declare relates to a State or territory that has not entered into an administrative assistance agreement with France to combat tax fraud and tax evasion allowing access to banking info…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1072-1

…d for by article 1143 or by articles 1565 et seq, the family court judge checks whether educational assistance proceedings are open in respect of the minor or minors. He or she may ask the children's…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and special conditions

Article R1125-19

When the research project is carried out in the context of medically assisted procreation, the Data Protection Committee shall call upon the expertise of at least one practitioner mentioned in the fif…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Investigations

Article D15-5-4

…up pursuant to article 61-1 states that the person has been informed of their right to request the assistance of a lawyer from the start of the hearing or at any time during the hearing. Where a summ…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Implementing provisions.

Article L7232-7

…7232-1-2, in particular the specific conditions to which those whose activity involves childcare or assistance for elderly, disabled or dependent people are subject and the procedures for implementing…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Authorisation for cross-border movement of embryos

Article R2141-14

The authorisation to move embryos referred to in Article L. 2141-9 is issued by the Director General of the Agence de la biomédecine to a medical biology establishment, body or laboratory authorised t…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation system

Article R2142-5

The form, frequency and content of the periodic evaluation of clinical and biological activities in medically assisted procreation referred to in article L. 6122-10 and the form and content of the ann…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Performance of duties.

Article R6152-615

In the event of a duly confirmed illness, attested by a medical certificate, which makes it impossible for the attached practitioner to work, he/she is automatically placed on leave by decision of the…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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