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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Conditions for placing on the market and putting into service.

Article R5211-20

The labelling of a medical device given to the end user or patient, the accompanying leaflet and any other information relating to its operation or use must include a version written in French.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption and implementation of the budget

Article D6262-20

The proposals of the territorial audit chamber, formulated in accordance with Article LO 6262-12 and aimed at restoring a balanced budget, relate to measures that are the sole responsibility of the lo…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption and implementation of the budget

Article D6362-20

The proposals of the territorial audit chamber, formulated in accordance with Article LO 6362-12, and aimed at restoring a balanced budget, relate to measures that are the sole responsibility of the l…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 9: The fixed fine procedure applicable to certain offences

Article 495-20

The request for exoneration provided for in article 495-18 or the claim provided for in article 495-19 is only admissible if it is sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, using the…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Use of the vocational training account

Article R4163-20

When the professional development adviser has provided the preliminary support provided for in article R. 4163-19, he shall inform the managing body designated in article R. 4163-15. It may do so by m…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Voluntary termination of pregnancy by medication

Article R2311-20

When it carries out voluntary termination of pregnancy by medication, the centre must enlist the help of a pharmacist registered on the roll of section E or H of the national order of pharmacists.If t…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Common provisions

Article 712-20

A violation by the convicted person of the obligations to which he or she is subject, committed during the period of enforcement of one of the measures, including probation, mentioned in articles 712-…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 6: Expiry of the summons to pay in the event of seizure

Article R321-20

…ons to pay in the form of a seizure ceases to have effect ipso jure if, within five years of its publication, no mention has been made in the margin of this publication of a judgement recording the sa…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation of committees

Article R2522-20

If a party who has been duly summoned fails to appear at the next meeting without a legitimate reason, the Chairman will draw up a report on the failure to appear. These minutes indicate the points of…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Advance payments

Article R2191-20

Services that have begun to be performed are entitled to payments on account.Payments on account do not constitute final payments.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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