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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Service life and disposal

Article R1333-161

I.-A sealed radioactive source is considered to have expired at the latest ten years after the date of the first registration on the supply form or, failing this, after the date on which it was first…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Psychiatric care programme

Article R3211-1

I.-The care programme provided for in article L. 3211-2-1 is drawn up and modified by a psychiatrist who participates in the care of the person undergoing psychiatric care pursuant to chapters II and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Procedure before the liberty and custody judge

Article R3211-41

I.-When the judge decides to hold a hearing in application of the provisions of the penultimate paragraph of III of Article L. 3211-12-2, the patient who is the subject of a seclusion or restraint mea…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
01 : Payment in full discharge for sole traders

Article 151-0

I.-Taxpayers may, by option, make a payment in full discharge of income tax based on the turnover or revenue from their professional activity when the following conditions are met:1° They are subject…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: THE NATIONAL STANDARDS ASSESSMENT BOARD

Article L1212-2

I. - The National Council for the Assessment of Standards is consulted by the Government on the technical and financial impact, for local and regional authorities and their public establishments, of d…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1st Subsection: General provisions

Article 223 H

I.-1. The parent company of the group shall subject to separate taxation at the rate provided for in the second paragraph of a of I of Article 219 the overall net income from the sale, concession or s…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Income tax and corporation tax

Article 238 septies B

I. - When the redemption premium provided for at the time of issue or at the time of the original acquisition of the right exceeds 10% of the nominal value or acquisition price of that right, or when…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General principles relating to research involving the human person

Article L1121-1

Research organised and carried out on human beings with a view to developing biological or medical knowledge is authorised under the conditions set out in this Book and is hereinafter referred to as "…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Provisions relating to the resolution of banking crises

Article R613-46-1

I.-For the application of I of Article L. 613-44, eligible commitments are included in the amount of own funds and eligible commitments mentioned in that Article only if they meet the conditions set o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion

Article R6523-19

In addition to the Prefect or his representative and, as appropriate, the President of the Regional Council in Guadeloupe and La Réunion, the President of the Assembly in French Guiana or the Presiden…

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