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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Compensation for victims

Article L1142-24

Compensation granted under this chapter may not be combined with that granted, where applicable, under Articles L. 3122-1 to L. 3122-6, for the same losses.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Miscellaneous

Article 1037

Subject to the provisions of article 1020, the payment of deferred wages or the allotment made to the creditor to fulfil his rights of claim shall not give rise to the collection of any registration d…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Town Council

Article L2541-18

An objection against a decision of the municipal council due to the participation of the mayor, a deputy mayor or members of the municipal council in a deliberation on matters in which they are person…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Town Council

Article L2541-17

The mayor, deputy mayors and members of the town council may not take part in deliberations and decisions relating to matters in which they are personally interested or as agents.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Authorisation of experts

Article R2315-52

An order of the Minister responsible for labour determines: 1° The terms and conditions of accreditation of the bodies mentioned in Article R. 2315-51 ; 2° The terms and conditions of certification of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Authorisation of experts

Article R2315-51

The qualification of the expert that the social and economic committee may call upon, in application of article L. 2315-94, is a certification proving his skills. This certification is issued by a cer…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Authorisation of experts

Article R2315-52

An order of the Minister responsible for labour determines: 1° The terms and conditions of accreditation of the bodies mentioned in Article R. 2315-51 ; 2° The terms and conditions of certification of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Commencement of duties.

Article R6152-16

Practitioners recruited under the provisions of 1° or 3° of article R. 6152-7 and article R. 6152-9 are reclassified at the step they held in their previous situation, with retention of their seniorit…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Commencement of duties.

Article R6152-13

Candidates who have passed the national competition for practitioners in public health establishments, with the exception of the practitioners mentioned in article R. 6152-60, are appointed for a prob…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Commencement of duties.

Article R6152-12

The practitioner must return to his post within two months of receiving the notification provided for in the last paragraph of article R. 6152-8, unless a dispensation is granted by the Director Gener…

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