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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisations preserving and preparing tissues and cells from the human body for their own research programmes

Article R1243-54

Within the scope of the declaration, organisations must be able to provide the following information at any time: 1° The nature and number of samples held; 2° The characteristics of the samples held;…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Risk assessment

Article R4444-5

When carrying out the risk assessment, the employer shall take into account: 1° The level, type and duration of exposure, including exposure to intermittent vibrations or repeated shocks; 2° The expos…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Seizure operations

Article R232-5

The creditor shall proceed with the seizure by serving a document containing, under penalty of nullity : 1° The name and domicile of the debtor or, in the case of a legal entity, its name and register…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Procedures for selecting health care organisations

Article R6113-55

The call for applications must include at least the following information: 1° The objectives of the study; 2° The obligations of the health care organisations selected at the end of the selection proc…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation procedure for bodies responsible for vocational integration and training initiatives

Article R6121-5

Once the applicants have submitted their proposals, the region may ask them for information other than that mentioned in article R. 6121-4, depending on the selection criteria adopted. It may also ask…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules for the award of specific contracts concluded on the basis of a dynamic purchasing system

Article R2162-51

The specific contract shall be awarded to the tenderer who has submitted the most economically advantageous tender on the basis of the award criteria set out in the contract notice or, where the call…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules for the award of specific contracts concluded on the basis of a dynamic purchasing system

Article R2162-50

The minimum time-limit for receipt of tenders shall be ten days from the date on which the invitation to tender is sent.However, contracting authorities other than the central public authorities liste…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Composition and operation of regional and inter-regional councils and disciplinary chambers of first instance.

Article R4142-5

The regional or inter-regional council of the dental surgeons' association is made up of: 1° Eight pairs for the regional councils in mainland France; 2° Four pairs for the regional and inter-regional…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Help with professional integration

Article R5134-51

Workforce development assistance is granted prior to the conclusion of the employment contract referred to in article L. 5134-69.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Help with professional integration

Article R5134-53

Within a clear period of seven days, the employer must inform the following of any suspension or termination of the employment contract that occurs before the end of the period for which work integrat…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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