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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Application of the provisions concerning the right to an interpreter

Article D594-5

The right of suspected or accused persons to the assistance of an interpreter pursuant to the provisions of this code also applies to persons with speech or hearing impairments. If their condition so…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions relating to investment service providers other than portfolio management companies

Article D533-5

When entering into a relationship, an investment services provider other than an asset management company shall collect relevant information relating to the identity and legal capacity of any new clie…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination, election and status of members

Article R2352-5

Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article L. 2352-3, the number of seats per Member State on the special negotiating body is equal to : 1° Up to 10% of the total workforce: 1 seat; 2° From more than…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Composition and content of the plan

Article R4251-5

The climate, air and energy objectives relate to: - the mitigation of climate change; - the adaptation to climate change; - the fight against atmospheric pollution; - the control of energy consumption…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The running of pharmacies.

Article R4235-52

…es of assistant pharmacists may also be mentioned. These inscriptions may only be accompanied by university, hospital and scientific qualifications, the list of which is drawn up by the Conseil nation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The running of pharmacies.

Article R4235-53

…group or network of which the pharmacist is a member; this name or acronym may not take precedence over the name or identity of the pharmacy.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Participation in health protection.

Article R4235-51

The pharmacist entrusted with the management of a pharmacy after the death of the proprietor must, while taking account of the legitimate interests of the successors, require them to respect his profe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The running of pharmacies.

Article R4235-55

…lity of all the procedures carried out there. The pharmacist must ensure that the public does not have direct access to medicines and that these are dispensed with the discretion required by professio…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The running of pharmacies.

Article R4235-54

…armacists must not alienate their professional independence and identity through the use of collective marks or emblems.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Participation in health protection.

Article R4235-50

…armacy for internal use in operation, if he is unable to practise personally or if he is not effectively and regularly replaced.

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