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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Disciplinary safeguards

Article R6153-35

The third section, which is responsible for odontology interns, comprises :1° The director general of the regional health agency, president or his representative ;2° One director of a public health es…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article L421-8

The conditions for application of articles L. 421-9 to L. 421-11 and L. 421-13 to L. 421-21 are set by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. This decree specifies in particular the conditions for issuing the…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative penalties

Article L232-21-1

When the Agency has evidence to suggest a breach of the provisions of Articles L. 232-9, L. 232-9-1, L. 232-9-2, L. 232-9-3, L. 232-10, L. 232-10-3, L. 232-10-4, L. 232-15-1 or L. 232-17, the Secretar…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies

Article L233-24

When using the international accounting standards adopted by regulation of the European Commission, commercial companies which draw up and publish consolidated accounts within the meaning of Article L…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Public policy

Article D3141-3

The following may not be deducted from annual leave: 1° Authorised absences ; 2° Maternity, paternity and adoption leave under articles L. 1225-17, L. 1225-35 and L. 1225-37; 3° Days of absence due to…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L241-2

It is forbidden to administer or apply to animals, during sporting events organised by an approved federation or authorised by a delegated federation or by a specialised commission set up in applicati…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions applicable to contracts for social services and other specific services

Article R2131-8

The notice referred to in article R. 2131-7 shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union under the conditions laid down in articles R. 2131-19 and R. 2131-20. The purchaser may pub…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 6: Customs officers responsible for certain judicial police duties

Article R15-33-11

The magistrate delegated to the judicial missions of the customs and tax authorities shall ensure compliance with the principles set out in articles R. 15-33-18 and R. 15-33-19. It provides customs of…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Secure surveillance and secure detention

Article R53-8-44

Security surveillance for a period of two years may be ordered and, where appropriate, renewed by the regional court for security retention, in respect of the persons mentioned in Article 706-53-13, f…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and the Wallis and Futuna Islands

Article R272

In Article R. 49, the following paragraph is added: "For New Caledonia and French Polynesia, the amount of the fixed fine is set respectively by the Congress of New Caledonia and the Council of Minist…

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