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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IV: Provisions applicable in French Polynesia.

Article R947-4

In Article R. 723-1, the words: "During the first two months of the year following the election of the members of the chambers of commerce and industry and the chambers of trade and craft trades" and…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article R937-4

In Article R. 723-1, the words: "During the first two months of the year following the election of the members of the chambers of commerce and industry and the chambers of trade and craft trades", and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article R3513-4

The provisions of articles R. 3513-2 to R. 3513-3 apply without prejudice to the legislative and regulatory provisions relating to health and safety.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Work equipment inspection bodies.

Article R4724-4

For the application of articles R. 4722-5 and R. 4722-6, an order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture lays down the conditions for the use of accreditation.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonuses

Article R2172-4

When the purchaser is subject to Book IV and organises a design contest, economic operators who have submitted services in accordance with the contest rules are awarded a premium. The amount of this p…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Replacement

Article R5125-40

If a pharmacist is banned from practising pharmacy in application of article L. 4234-6, the pharmacist provided for in article L. 5125-21 may only be replaced under the conditions set out in a of 1° o…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Applicable procedures

Article R2372-4

When the procedure with negotiation is used, the purchaser, after obtaining the opinion of the jury composed in accordance with the provisions of article R. 2371-6, draws up the list of candidates adm…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Hospital duties for medical students.

Article R6153-47

During the period defined in article R. 6153-46, medical students complete thirty-six months of training, including the annual leave provided for in article R. 6153-58, the terms of which are determin…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Ad hoc administrators

Article R53-4

Every four years, the ad hoc administrators on the list provided for in Article R. 53 make a new application for registration, which is processed in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 53-3.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Territorial mental health project

Article R3224-4

The territorial mental health project organises access for the population to facilities and services that meet the priorities defined in articles R. 3224-5 to R. 3224-10.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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