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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L2151-10

…city whatsoever in research on human embryos or embryonic stem cells authorised pursuant to Article L. 2151-5 or declared pursuant to Article L. 2151-6.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Employee member of the board or administrator of a social security fund.

Article L2411-18

In accordance witharticle L. 231-11 of the Social Security Code, the procedure for authorising dismissal and the periods and duration of protection for employees who are members of the board or admini…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Prevention of business difficulties, ad hoc mandates and conciliation procedures

Article L611-12

…idation proceedings automatically terminates the agreement recorded or approved pursuant to Article L. 611-8. In this case, the creditors recover all of their claims and securities, less any sums coll…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Risk prevention in hyperbaric environments.

Article L4461-1

Notwithstanding Articles L. 1111-2 and L. 1111-3, for the application of Chapter I of Title VI of Book IV of Part IV of the regulatory part, a decree in the Conseil d'Etat sets the conditions under wh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-10

…wastewater. This contribution is in addition, where applicable, to the charges mentioned inarticle L. 2224-12-2 of the General Local Authorities Code and to any sums owed by the interested parties un…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Territorial professional health communities

Article L1434-13

In order to meet the needs identified as part of the territorial diagnostics referred to in III of article L. 1434-10 and on the basis of the health projects of primary care teams, the health projects…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Municipal police

Article L2212-3

The municipal police of municipalities bordering the sea are exercised on the sea shore up to the water limit.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Municipal police

Article L2212-4

…he event of serious or imminent danger, such as the natural accidents provided for in 5° of article L. 2212-2, the mayor shall prescribe the implementation of safety measures required by the circumsta…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Municipal 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 General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Municipal police

Article L2212-5

The duties of municipal police officers and the organisation of municipal police services are governed by the provisions of Title I of Book V of the Internal Security Code.

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