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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health threats

Article L3131-8

…the influx of patients or victims or the health situation so warrants, on a proposal from the director general of the regional health agency, the representative of the State in the département may re…

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Chapter I: Rights of persons under psychiatric care.

Article L3211-8

A person undergoing psychiatric care pursuant to Chapters II and III of this Title orarticle 706-135 of the Code of Criminal Procedure may be placed under curatorship or guardianship under the conditi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L3355-8

…prohibited person was operating the business on behalf of the owner, the court authorises the owner to take over the business, notwithstanding any agreements to the contrary and regardless of the dura…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Manufacture and sale of beverages.

Article L3322-8

The dispensing of alcoholic beverages from vending machines is prohibited.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II

Article L3232-8

In order to facilitate consumer choice with regard to the energy and nutrient content of the diet, without prejudice to Articles 9, 16 and 30 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-8

…ekeeper, the penalty is a fine of €3,750. In addition, the court may close the establishment for up to five years.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I

Article L4021-8

…ich the rights were acquired. The limitation period provided for in the first paragraph shall apply to claims due before the date of entry into force of this article from that same date, without the t…

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Chapter III: Departmental councils.

Article L4123-8

…lation.These alternate members replace the full members who are prevented from sitting or who cease to hold office for any reason before the end of their term. In the latter case, the term of office o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisational rules.

Article L4132-8

The disciplinary chamber of first instance of the order of physicians of the Ile-de-France region comprises three sections of eight full members and eight substitute members each. The Provence-Alpes-C…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Other criminal provisions.

Article L4163-8

Any doctor, dental surgeon or midwife who makes a false declaration with a view to being entered on the roll is liable to three months' imprisonment and a fine of €3,750.

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