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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Creation of a new commune

Article L2113-12-2

…the next renewal of the municipal council. The same applies in the cases provided for in the second and third paragraphs of article L. 2113-10, for the mayor of the former commune chef-lieu, for the m…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Democratisation and transparency

Article D5211-18-2

…cle L. 5211-39-2 describes, at the date of the request or initiative, all other things being equal, and on the basis of the information provided, the impact of the implementation of the planned operat…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Surveillance conditions

Article R3214-5

…R. 322-15 to R. 322-25 of the Penitentiary Code set out the provisions relating to the supervision and protection of detainees hospitalised in the specially adapted unit, compliance with court orders…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Response team

Article R4461-40

…working in a hyperbaric environment from a suitable location subject to local atmospheric pressure and containing means of communication, warning and rescue.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Response team

Article R4461-41

…rkers may alternate between different functions within the team, provided that they have the skills and aptitudes required in accordance with 1° of Article R. 4461-7.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Removal for therapeutic purposes.

Article R1241-2-1

Tissue and cell samples may only be taken from a deceased person if that person is assisted by mechanical ventilation and retains haemodynamic function. However, tissue and cell samples from a list es…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions relating to insurance and reinsurance undertakings.

Article R322-11-2

…y set a maximum time limit for completion of the proposed acquisition or extension of shareholdings and, if appropriate, extend it.Where the AMF receives several notifications of transactions involvin…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Cancer Institute

Article D1415-1-2

…ers ; 3° The registered office ; 4° The rules governing the liability of members towards each other and towards third parties. Any amendment to the founding agreement is approved by order of the minis…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Management of paediatric emergencies

Article D6124-26-1

…rom this paediatric structure or a doctor who fulfils the conditions laid down in article D. 6124-1 and who has proven experience in paediatrics. The human and technical resources of the emergency uni…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Management of psychiatric emergencies

Article D6124-26-10

The stipulations of the agreements mentioned in articles D. 6124-26-8 and D. 6124-26-9 are included, where applicable, in the network's constitutive agreement provided for in article R. 6123-29.

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