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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Composition of departmental councils.

Article R4142-3

For the renewal by half every three years of the departmental council, the members of this council are divided into two groups, each comprising two pairs of full members and two pairs of deputy member…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Intervention by the family court

Article 373-2-9

…hen the child's residence is fixed at the home of one of the parents, the family affairs judge will rule on the arrangements for the other parent's visiting rights. Where the interests of the child so…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L2141-6

…consented to the reception of their embryo.The reception of the embryo is subject to health safety rules. These rules include, in particular, screening tests for infectious diseases.Only public or pr…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions adapting Book IV.

Article L914-2

…ady-made meals and preserves made from perishable food products: > a) Thirty days after the date of delivery of the product. "a) Thirty days after the date of delivery; or "b) Or, in the case of a per…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions common to the various councils.

Article L4233-8

The councils may rule in restricted formation in matters of registration, striking off and temporary suspension of the right to practise in the event of the professional's infirmity or pathological co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-31

In the event of a dispute, the Labour Court (Conseil de prud'hommes), to which the matter has been referred pursuant to Article L. 3142-45, will give the final ruling.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Service of documents in ordinary form.

Article 670-2

…nowledgement of receipt, the court registrar shall send the document to the competent authority for delivery to the person concerned in accordance with the procedures applicable in the community in wh…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Creation and form of cheque.

Article R131-2

…indelible marking or printing process offering every guarantee of security. In all cases where the delivery of a certified cheque is required, this requirement may be validly satisfied by the deliver…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Obstetrics, neonatology and neonatal resuscitation

Article R6123-43

…etrics unit carries out childbirth and abdomino-pelvic surgery related to pregnancy, childbirth and delivery, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It is also involved in screening for risk factors d…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Proceedings with compulsory representation.

Article 930-1

…eal is delivered or sent to the court registry in as many copies as there are addressees, plus two. Delivery is recorded by mentioning its date and the registrar's endorsement on each copy, one of whi…

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