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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Liability of establishments with regard to the property of residents

Article L1113-4

The establishments mentioned in article L. 1113-1 or the State shall only be liable for the theft, loss or deterioration of objects not deposited under the conditions provided for in article L. 1113-1…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Participation of users in the operation of the healthcare system

Article L1114-4

Any person may refer to the regional conciliation and compensation commission referred to in article L. 1142-5, meeting as a conciliation body, any dispute relating to respect for the rights of patien…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Jurisdiction

Article R121-4

The jurisdictional rules set out in this Code are a matter of public policy.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the roll of the order

Article L4112-4

The decisions of the departmental council on applications for entry on the roll may be appealed to the regional council, by the applicant doctor, dental surgeon or midwife, in the case of a refusal of…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: CHECKS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF RESIDENCE PERMITS

Article L811-4

The right of communication provided for in article L. 811-3 is exercised at the request of the competent administrative authority, on an ad hoc basis and free of charge, regardless of the medium used…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IV: Monitoring the insurance obligation

Article A211-4

The supporting documents provided for in articles R. 211-15, R. 211-17 (2nd paragraph) and R. 211-18 must bear one of the following headings respectively:-certificate of insurance (art. R. 211-15 of t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles.

Article L4311-4

By way of derogation from the provisions of article L. 4311-3, new work equipment or means of protection which do not comply with the provisions of article L. 4311-1 may be exhibited and imported for…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Information for guests.

Article R1112-4

In the event that the practitioner who prescribed the hospitalisation requests communication of the file, this communication may only take place with the agreement of the patient, the person with pare…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: External action by local and regional authorities

Article D1115-4

The regional prefect is the Government commissioner for the public interest grouping. In his functions as Government commissioner, the regional prefect may be represented. The Government commissioner…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Employment contract.

Article L7121-4

The presumption of the existence of a contract of employment subsists regardless of the method and amount of remuneration, or the classification given to the contract by the parties. This presumption…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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