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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Issue of approval

Article R7232-11

The approval decision is published in the prefecture's official journal of administrative acts. The prefect informs the body responsible for collecting social security contributions.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L131-4

With the exception of school and university sports federations, sports federations are run by one or more bodies elected by the federation's members.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L1211-4

No payment of any kind may be made to a person who lends himself to the removal of elements from his body or to the collection of its products. The costs relating to the removal or collection are full…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Loan guarantees

Article L2252-4

A commune may guarantee loans contracted to finance the construction, by religious associations or, in the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle, by public religious establishments or by ass…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Economic aid

Article L2251-4

The municipality may award subsidies to existing companies whose purpose is to operate cinemas under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. These subsidies may only be awarded to establ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Vaccinations.

Article L3111-4

A person who, in a public or private institution or organisation providing preventive care or housing for the elderly, carries out a professional activity that exposes him or her or the persons for wh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Penalties applicable.

Article L3421-4

Provocation to commit the offence provided for in article L. 3421-1 or one of the offences provided for in articles 222-34 to 222-39 of the French Criminal Code, even if this provocation has not been…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3711-4

The regional health agencies cover the costs of coordinating doctors.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Poisonous substances.

Article L5432-4

For the criminal offences mentioned in this chapter, natural persons are also liable to the following additional penalties: 1° Display or dissemination of the decision handed down, under the condition…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R331-11

Except in cases covered by article 432-8 of the French Penal Code, opening or entering a tent, caravan or camping shelter without the permission of its owner or user is punishable by a fifth-class fin…

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