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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Provisions specific to 1°: "intensive care" and 2°: "dispensatory polyvalent intensive care

Article D6124-28-1

I. - The medical team of an intensive care unit and a polyvalent intensive care unit consists of : 1° Doctors specialising in intensive care medicine or anaesthesia ; 2° Where necessary, other special…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Public contracts

Article L1414-2

For public contracts awarded in accordance with a formalised procedure, the estimated value of which, excluding tax, taken individually, is equal to or greater than the European thresholds listed in t…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Civil capacity.

Article L2132-2

Only employees' organisations constituted as trade unions are entitled to negotiate collective labour agreements.Any agreement or arrangement concerning collective working conditions shall be conclude…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 3: Provisions relating to Mayotte.

Article L163-2

The departmental authority defines the actions it intends to carry out in the field of tourism and leisure, after consultation with or on the recommendation of the municipalities and the Economic and…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Single chapter

Article L3411-2

The conceding authorities shall implement the provisions of this book when they are necessary in the award or performance of a concession contract, to deal with difficulties arising from the occurrenc…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: POLICE

Article L2212-2

The purpose of the municipal police is to ensure public order, safety, security and health. It includes in particular: 1° Anything that concerns the safety and convenience of passage in the streets, q…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Departmental councils.

Article L4123-2

A conciliation commission consisting of at least three of its members is set up within each departmental council. Conciliation may be carried out by one or more of the members of this committee, in ac…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Criminal provisions.

Article L4212-2

Dispensing gases for medical use at home without being authorised to do so under the provisions of article L. 4211-5 is punishable by a fine of €3,750.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Access to continuing vocational training.

Article L6312-2

Self-employed workers, members of the liberal professions and self-employed workers, including those who do not employ any salaried workers, as well as their collaborating spouse or their partner spou…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Cancer centres.

Article L6162-2

These establishments are legal entities under private law. They may receive donations and legacies.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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