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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Private security guards

Article R15-33-27-1

The private security guard is approved by order of the prefect for a renewable period of five years. The approval order specifies the nature of the offences that the private security guard is responsi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of dental surgeons.

Article R4127-215-3

When a dental surgeon participates in a public information campaign of an educational, scientific or health nature, whatever the means of dissemination, he or she will only report confirmed data, will…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Financial and accounting provisions.

Article D1142-59-2

All expenses and income resulting from the transfer to the Office of compensation for the harm referred to in Article L. 1221-14 are managed separately in accounts distinct from those for the Office's…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative penalties

Article L232-23-3-9

The member of athlete support personnel or any other person who assists a person in violating the prohibition provided for in articles L. 232-23 and L. 232-23-4 and persons who have committed a breach…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Departmental and territorial fire and rescue services

Article D1424-20-5

The safety and security referent carries out the following tasks: 1° Providing information and carrying out awareness-raising actions for staff and volunteer firefighters, as well as monitoring traini…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Powers of investigation

Article L512-55

At any time, the judge may decide to suspend or terminate the visit.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Powers of investigation

Article L512-54

The judge may visit the premises visited during the intervention.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Powers of investigation

Article L512-57

The visit is carried out in the presence of the occupier of the premises or his representative.The occupier of the premises may designate one or more representatives to attend the visit and sign the r…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Powers of investigation

Article L512-56

Visit and seizure operations may not be started before 6 a.m. or after 9 p.m.However, authorised agents may, when the needs of the investigation so require, carry out these operations outside these ho…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Powers of investigation

Article L512-58

The order referred to in article L. 512-52 is notified verbally and on the spot at the time of the visit to the occupier of the premises or their representative, who receives a full copy against recei…

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