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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Terms and conditions of self-employed practice.

Article R4322-76

In accordance with article L. 4323-5 of this Code, the unauthorised use of the title of chiropodist, chiropodist or podiatrist is prohibited. The use of diplomas, certificates or titles not recognised…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Terms and conditions of self-employed practice.

Article R4322-77

…is the responsibility of the regional or inter-regional council of the Order to check at any time whether the required legal conditions of practice have been met.In all cases, reception, confidentiali…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Committee for Health and Social Organisation.

Article R6122-7

…or trade unions represented in each section of the Committee and the number of seats they have are determined by order of the ministers responsible for social action, health and social security, for a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Common provisions

Article 712-21

…for the murder, assassination or rape of a minor under the age of fifteen. This expert assessment determines whether the convicted person is likely to undergo treatment. When they concern the violent…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Procedure for setting up a regional hospital grouping

Article R6132-7

The derogation provided for in I of Article L. 6132-1 may be granted to an establishment, where necessary and at the request of its legal representative, by the Director General of the Regional Health…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions

Article R3124-7

Failure to comply with the provisions relating to compensation for overtime as set out in articles L. 3121-28, L. 3121-30, L. 3121-33 and L. 3121-36 to L. 3121-40 ispunishable by a fourth-class fine.…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XXII: Referral to the Cour de cassation for an opinion

Article 706-64

…g courts and the assize court, may request the opinion of the Cour de cassation pursuant to Article L. 151-1 of the Code of Judicial Organisation. However, no request for an opinion may be submitted w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Periods of work experience in a professional environment

Article D5135-7

The organisations mentioned in 1° to 3° and 4° bis of article L. 5135-2 may enter into agreements with an organisation employing or supporting people receiving work experience to authorise the latter…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Respective rights and duties of management and staff under their authority

Article R8124-7

…llective guidelines and priorities for labour inspection defined in accordance with the procedures set out in Article L. 8112-1. All inspectors are required to contribute to the implementation of acti…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Scope of free transfer duties

Article 757 B

…e death of the policyholder, give rise to death duties according to the degree of kinship existing between the beneficiary free of charge and the policyholder up to the fraction of the premiums paid a…

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