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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Contracts awarded by the national councils of the orders of the medical professions

Article R.4122-4-14

Contracts are awarded, depending on their value, their purpose or the circumstances in which they are concluded: 1° Either in accordance with a formalised procedure; 2° Or in accordance with an adapte…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 27: Construction products

Article R412-43

The implementing measures provided for in Article L. 412-1 the provisions of Articles 1 and 2, paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 4, Articles 6 and 7, paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 8, Article 9 and Article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions.

Article D2411-4

…request is addressed: 1° To the chairman of the union commission in the cases provided for in articles L. 2411-4, L. 2411-6 and in the sixth paragraph of article L. 2412-1 ; 2° To the mayor of the co…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
6°: Exemption from traffic formalities

Article 458

Sont affranchés des formalités à la circulation :1° (Repealed);2° (Repealed);3° and 4° (repealed)5° (Repealed);6° Under the conditions laid down by order of the Minister responsible for the budget mad…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Contracts awarded by the national councils of the orders of the medical professions

Article R.4122-4-16

I.-The adapted procedure is the procedure by which the National Council freely defines the terms and conditions for awarding the contract, in compliance with the principles set out in article L. 4122-…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Other prohibited practices

Article R442-4

Infringements of the provisions of articles L. 442-10 and L. 442-11 are punishable by the fine laid down for fifth-class contraventions. Repeated offences are punishable in accordance with the provisi…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of the customs service.

Article 44

1. The customs radius comprises a maritime zone and a land zone.2. The maritime zone is comprised between the coastline and an outer limit located at sea 12 nautical miles measured from the baselines…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Voluntary associations

Article R1110-4

The standard agreement provided for in article L. 1110-11 governing relations between voluntary associations and health, social and medico-social establishments is annex 11-1 to this code.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Investigations

Article R232-86-4

The results of the investigations are set out in a written report. This report shall indicate, in particular, any facts that may constitute violations of the anti-doping rules or a criminal offence. W…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Staff.

Article R2324-41-1

For professions other than those of doctor, nurse and social service assistant, covered by articles L. 4111-2, L. 4311-3 and L. 4331-4 and by…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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