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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Remuneration

Article R6152-709

The remuneration of practitioners recruited on the basis of 3° of Article L. 6152-1 comprises :1° A fixed part, determined by reference to the emoluments of hospital practitioners ;2° A variable part…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 63-3-1

From the outset of police custody, the person may ask to be assisted by a lawyer. If they are unable to appoint one or if the chosen lawyer cannot be contacted, they may request that one be appointed…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Central services and inspection

Article L1421-3-1

I.-The officers mentioned in article L. 1421-1 may be authorised by the Prime Minister, the Minister for Health and, where applicable, the minister(s) responsible for the management or supervision of…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Agricultural risk compensation scheme

Article L442-1-3

At the end of a period which may not be less than eighteen months following the entry into force ofOrder no. 2022-1075 of 29 July 2022 on the development of climate risk management tools in agricultur…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General conditions of practice.

Article L4111-3-1

Where the province of Quebec grants the right to practise their profession on its territory to doctors, dental surgeons or midwives holding evidence of formal qualifications allowing them to practise…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Conclusion of the contract.

Article R172-3-1

Shipments of goods made on behalf of third parties may be covered by insurance policies taken out by professionals or transport auxiliaries, insofar as they are responsible for their transport, and op…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Specific insurance accounting policies and valuations

Article A343-1-3

When the company decides to apply the provisions of article R. 343-6, it shall open an account, the balance of which may not at any time be in credit or exceed the total unrealised loss referred to in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Tasks of healthcare institutions.

Article L6111-1-3

Health establishments and other holders of the authorisation referred to in article L. 6122-1 may be called upon by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency to provide all or part of the con…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Tasks of healthcare institutions.

Article L6111-3-1

I.- Local hospitals are public or private healthcare establishments, or identified sites within these establishments. They provide the first level of the gradation of hospital care and refer patients…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Emergency department structure

Article D6124-24

The health care establishment authorised to carry out the activity mentioned in 3° of Article R. 6123-1 organises, either internally or by agreement with another establishment or within the framework…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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