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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L4424-3

In 1° of article L. 4161-2, the words: "as well as by article 8 of law no. 71-1026 of 24 December 1971 amending the public health code" are deleted.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose of the file

Article L751-3

The Banque de France is released from professional secrecy for the dissemination, to the companies mentioned in the first paragraph of article L. 751-2, of the personal information contained in the fi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Medical professions.

Article L4431-3

Without prejudice to the provisions of international agreements and article L. 4111-3, a doctor, dental surgeon or midwife temporarily practising in the French Southern and Antarctic Territories must…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Financial solidarity of the principal.

Article L8254-3

A private individual who enters into a contract for his or her personal use, that of his or her spouse, partner in a civil solidarity pact, cohabitee, ascendants or descendants, the subject of which i…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L131-3

Sports federations bring together sports associations. They may bring together as members, under the conditions laid down in their articles of association: 1° Individuals to whom they issue licences d…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-subparagraph 1: Declarations for registration purposes.

Article R123-37

In his application for registration, the natural person declares:1° His or her surname, customary name, pseudonym, first names and personal domicile;2° His or her date and place of birth;3° His or her…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Authorisations

Article R6122-32

Applications for authorisation, including those submitted with a view to the grouping or conversion of care activities defined in Article L. 6122-6, and applications for renewal of authorisation submi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Irregular or inappropriate tenders

Article L3124-3

A tender is irregular if it does not comply with the minimum conditions and characteristics indicated in the consultation documents.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article L2411-3

The syndicate committee comprises the mayor of the commune and elected members, the number of whom, which may be 4, 6, 8 or 10, is set by the order of the State representative in the department conven…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Pre-contractual information

Article L224-27-2

Prior to the conclusion of a contract, providers of publicly available electronic communications services shall inform end users of the existence of the rights to compensation provided for in Article…

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