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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Regional programmes for access to prevention and care

Article D1411-59

The regional programme for access to prevention and care for the most disadvantaged people is drawn up by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, after consultation with the regional commi…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 431-5

The decision to award support is taken after consulting the Commission for Support for Creation and Distribution on Digital Platforms, after consulting readers in accordance with the procedures set ou…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R2362-5

The provisions of articles R. 2162-4 and R. 2162-5 apply.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Shareholding and control.

Article D214-32-7-5

The AIF or its management company shall send the information mentioned in Article D. 214-32-7-6:1° To the company concerned ;2° To the shareholders of the company concerned whose identity and contact…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Financial penalties

Article R5145-5

On the basis of the inspection reports drawn up in application of Chapter VI of this Title or the results of inspections carried out under Article R. 5141-79 which reveal breaches of the provisions of…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 421-5

The decision to grant aid is taken after consultation with the Commission for Documentary Innovation. In the case of grants for writing and grants for enhanced development, the Commission is consulted…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Purposes

Article R142-51

The Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration is authorised to implement, on the basis of Article L. 142-4, automated processing of personal data called "Application de gestion du dispositi…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Industrial tribunal members

Article R1423-55

The employment tribunal activities referred to in Article L. 1442-5 are : 1° The following activities relating to the role of employee representative: a) Taking the oath ; b) Setting up the industrial…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Medical, pharmaceutical and odontological units.

Article D6431-58

The doctors, pharmacists and odontologists are recruited by the director of the agency after consulting the medical committee. The heads of the medical, pharmaceutical and odontological units are appo…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Definitions.

Article R5221-5

The definitions given in 1°, 3°, 4° and 5° of Article R. 5211-4 are applicable to in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

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