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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Freedom to provide services

Article R4331-12-2

…er on a special list. The Prefect will send the applicant a receipt showing the registration number and, in the case of partial access, the professional title under which he is authorised to practise…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article R211-1-2

…e form referred to in I of article L. 211-3 is laid down by joint order of the Minister for Tourism and the Minister for the Economy and Finance.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Categories of revenue

Article L3332-2-1

…1,962 9Hérault1,873 4Ille-et-Vilaine1,895 8Indre0,321 2Indre-et-Loire0,425 5Isère3,203 0Jura0,606 1Landes0.897 4Loir-et-Cher0,444 3Loire1,726 9Haute-Loire0,549 8Loire-Atlantique1,684 3Loiret0.000 0Lot…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Homeopathic medicinal products

Article R5121-107-2

…tate the reasons on which they are based. They are notified to the applicant or registration holder and state the appeal procedures and deadlines applicable. Such decisions may only be taken after the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions of the posthumous mandate.

Article 812-1-2

Acts performed by the mandatary within the scope of his mission have no effect on the hereditary option.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Funeral operations

Article L2223-21-1

The estimates provided by the régies and authorised companies or associations must comply with model estimates established by order of the minister responsible for local authorities.These estimates, u…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Funeral operations

Article L2223-25-1

…articipate in the conclusion or execution of one of the funeral services provided for by 2°, 3°, 6° and 8° of article L. 2223-19 must hold a national diploma, without prejudice to the provisions of l'…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Remuneration arrangements

Article R6323-18-2-1

…ho fulfils the seniority condition mentioned in 1°, 2° or 3° of I of this article, the remuneration and the statutory and conventional social security contributions based on this remuneration, includi…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Intervention by the family court

Article 373-2-10

…r parent or against the child, or unless one of the parents has a clear hold over the other parent, and, after obtaining their agreement, appoint a family mediator to carry it out, including in the de…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Intervention by the family court

Article 373-2-12

Prior to any decision setting the terms and conditions for the exercise of parental authority and visiting rights or entrusting the children to a third party, the judge may commission any qualified pe…

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