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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Contraceptives.

Article L5134-3

The following are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat:1° Measures for the application of Article L. 5134-1;2° The specific conditions for issuing contraceptives in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Ma…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 6: Rent.

Article L145-37

Rents on leases of buildings or premises governed by the provisions of this chapter, whether renewed or not, may be revised at the request of either party subject to the reservations set out in articl…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Financial and accounting system

Article R211-18-3

I. - The draft budget is sent by the Director General to the Ministers for Sport and the Budget at least fifteen days before it is presented to the Board of Directors of the institution. II. - The Boa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Compulsory vaccinations.

Article R3111-3

When the vaccinations mentioned in I of article L. 3111-2 have not been given under the age conditions defined in article R. 3111-2, they are given in accordance with specific procedures determined by…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-3

For the application in Mayotte of the last paragraph of article L. 1225-26 and the last paragraph of article L. 1225-44, the words: "on the entry into force of law no. 2006-340 of 23 March 2006 on equ…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Fonds de compensation des risques de l'assurance de la construction.

Article R*431-55

The Committee meets when convened by its Chairman, at the latter's initiative or at the request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Caisse Centrale de Réassurance. It may call upon rappor…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions applicable to companies established in France

Article R123-3

The file referred to in article L. 123-33 and sent to the single body includes the following: 1° All the information provided by the registrant; 2° Where applicable, the applications for authorisation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Care of prisoners

Article R6111-35

The following costs are borne by the State: 1° Expenses relating to the prevention and health education initiatives mentioned in 1° of article L. 381-30-6 of the Social Security Code; 2° The construct…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Environment.

Article L4424-35

Within the framework of national environmental policy, the territorial collectivity of Corsica defines the actions it intends to carry out for the protection of the environment on the island and deter…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Notification of the decision

Article R4126-39

The notifications provided for in articles R. 4126-36 and R. 4126-38 are also required for orders issued pursuant to article R. 4126-5 and setting a period of execution for a penalty of disqualificati…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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