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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IIc : Mobile electronic anti-seizure devices for the protection of victims of violence

Article 1136-20

In the event of difficulties in carrying out the measure of wearing the mobile electronic anti-rapprochement device mentioned in the article 515-11-1 of the Civil Code, the matter may be referred to t…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-6

The professional practice standard on the application of the concept of materiality when planning and performing an audit, approved by the Garde des Sceaux, Minister of Justice, is shown below:APPLICA…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Title IV: Building insurance

Article A243-3

Where the insurance certificate relates to a ten-year liability insurance contract taken out by an individual taxable person, the insurance certificate provided for in Article L. 243-2 must bear the w…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-111

I.-Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to medicinal products classified as narcotics, any prescription for medicinal products mentioned in article L. 5143-5, as well as in II of article L.…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Persons authorised to canvass.

Article D341-11

The database of direct marketers is maintained by the Banque de France on behalf of the authorities referred to in Article L. 341-7 . The procedures for managing the file and the relations between the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Contractualised support pathway to employment and independence

Article R5131-11

The contractual support pathway towards employment and independence referred to in article L. 5131-4 is made up of support phases which may vary in duration and intensity. Each phase is subject to obj…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Foreign nationals whose state of health requires medical treatment

Article R425-11

For the application of article L. 425-9, the Prefect issues the temporary residence permit bearing the words "private and family life" in the light of an opinion issued by a panel of doctors with nati…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Joint committees

Article D2261-11

If an organisation does not send an authorised representative to the joint committee convened in application of article L. 2261-20, a new invitation is sent to it within one month by registered letter…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Suspension in an emergency

Article R4113-112

The doctor, dental surgeon or midwife whose right to practise is suspended pursuant to article L. 4113-14 may be assisted, when he is heard by the administrative authority that imposed the suspension,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Principles of organisation and operation of the body reception facility

Article R1261-11

In training and research establishments or health establishments authorised in accordance with the second paragraph of article L. 1261-1 and in accordance with the procedures laid down in articles R.…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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