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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definition and implementation of prenatal diagnosis

Article R2131-1

…dition likely to affect the progress or monitoring of the pregnancy, mentioned in II of article L. 2131-1 include :1° Biochemistry tests on maternal serum markers ;2° Obstetric and foetal ultrasound w…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R322-119-1

The bodies referred to in article L. 771-1 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code are exempt from the formalities provided for in articles R. 322-51 and R. 322-52. Their incorporation takes effect as…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Funeral and burial regulations

Article R2213-1-1

I. - The certificate provided for in Article L. 2223-42 includes:1° An administrative section comprising:a) The commune of death;b) The date and time of death;c) The surname, first names, date of birt…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Missions.

Article L4642-1

The mission of the National Agency for the Improvement of Working Conditions is:1° To contribute to the development and encouragement of research, experiments or achievements in the field of improving…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose

Article D5134-146

…sole purpose is to provide services in the homes of natural persons as referred to in article L. 7231-1. Legal entities governed by public law and legal entities governed by private law entrusted with…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General principles

Article L1111-8-1

…for individuals for health and medico-social purposes, under the conditions laid down in article L. 1110-4.The services mentioned in article L. 4622-1 of the Labour Code falling within the scope of ar…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Terms of office of board or committee members

Article D5211-4-1

…for inter-municipal cooperation with disabilities mentioned in the third paragraph of article L. 5211-13 and covered by the provisions of articles L. 5213-1 and L. 5213-2 of the Labour Code or who ma…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Disciplinary action

Article R4443-1-2

For its application in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, article R. 4234-1 in the version resulting from decree no. 2022-381 of 16 March 2022 reads as follows: Complaints and requests from the perso…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R*322-125

…within the scope of this section must, in accordance with the conditions set out in Articles R. 322-126 to R. 322-137, either obtain the administrative authorisation provided for in Article L. 321-1 o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Operating conditions

Article L6213-6-1

…shall lay down specific arrangements for the accreditation procedure, provided for in Article L. 6221-1, for medical biology laboratories, in compliance with quality requirements.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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