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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Holders of the state diploma

Article D4321-20

The state diploma in physiotherapy corresponds to 240 European credits.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion

Article R6523-20

In order to obtain the same number of representatives, on the one hand, of the trade union organisations and, on the other hand, of the professional organisations plus the representatives of the consu…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Maintenance and quality control obligations

Article R5212-20

When informed of one of the events mentioned in Article L. 5212-2, the Director of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (French National Agency for the Safety of Med…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter X: Tattooing products

Article L513-10-1

Tattooing products are defined as any colouring substance or preparation intended to create a mark on the superficial parts of the human body by breaking the skin, with the exception of products which…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Content of the agreement

Article L2362-10

Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of Article L. 2362-7, the managers of each of the participating legal entities and, where applicable, the participating natural persons negotiate with…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to off-premises contracts

Article L221-10-1

Any unsolicited visit by a trader to a consumer's home with a view to selling products or providing services is prohibited where the consumer has made it clear and unambiguous that he does not wish to…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L6161-1-1

In private health establishments authorised to provide the public hospital service under the conditions defined in article L. 6112-3, whatever their status, users are represented by two representative…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Common provisions.

Article L243-1-1

I.-The insurance requirements set out in articles L. 241-1, L. 241-2 and L. 242-1 do not apply to maritime, lake and river structures, road, port, airport, heliport and rail infrastructure, structures…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article L364-1

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the following provisions are applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands in their wording resulting from the ordonnance n° 2020-1733 du 16 déce…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Administrative authorisation for insurance and reinsurance undertakings with head offices in France

Article L321-1-1

I.-The undertakings referred to in 1° of III of Article L. 310-1-1 may not commence their operations until they have obtained an administrative authorisation issued by the Autorité de contrôle prudent…

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