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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R3354-14

The public prosecutor, the examining magistrate and the trial court, as well as the person concerned within five days of being notified of the results of the blood test ordered by one of the aforement…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Music Ombudsman

Article R214-14

…inds that the parties have reached an agreement, the content of the agreement is recorded in a conciliation report signed by the parties and the mediator, which specifies the measures to be taken to i…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article D821-14

The chairman of the National Consumer Council submits to the full council the draft opinions defined in Article D. 821-3, in particular by organising a written consultation procedure.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: The order for payment.

Article 1419-1

The withdrawal of a debtor who has lodged an objection follows the rules set out in articles 400 to 405.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Transfer of the business.

Article R642-14

The court-appointed administrator, or failing that the liquidator, shall also indicate on the slip provided for in Article R. 521-6 whether the property may be moved and the duration of the inalienabi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Service contracts.

Article R5323-14

The exchanges of information provided for in article R. 5323-13 are carried out through the transmission of the jobseeker's single file and in accordance with the procedures set out in the agreement c…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Common provisions

Article R4342-14

The committee of orthoptists for the region designated by order of the Minister for Health comprises :1° The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion or his/her representative, as Chairm…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Freedom to provide services

Article R4331-14

If there is any doubt about the language skills required to practise the profession, the regional director of youth, sport and social cohesion or his representative, appointed by order of the Minister…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Freedom of establishment

Article R4341-14

The commission examines the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the person's initial training, professional experience and lifelong learning which have been validated by a competent bod…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Serial analysis files

Article 230-14

The Articles 230-8 and 230-9 shall apply to the processing mentioned in l'article 230-12.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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