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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Operating conditions

Article R5124-24

The pharmacist in charge and the interim pharmacist(s) in charge of the Agence nationale de santé publique are appointed by the Director General of this establishment.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation at national level

Article R1114-20

The Union nationale is administered by : 1° The General Meeting; 2° The Board of Directors; 3° The Executive Committee; 4° The General Manager.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Judicial police officers

Article R7

…chnical examination for judicial police officers of the national gendarmerie is composed as follows:1° The public prosecutor at the Cour de cassation or his delegate chosen by him from among the first…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Management of the departmental or territorial fire and rescue service (R)

Article R1424-20

The departmental director of fire and rescue services or his deputy are in command of rescue operations throughout the territory of their department. This command may be delegated under the conditions…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Involvement of midwives in vaccination policy

Article D4151-25

I.-Midwives may prescribe and administer the vaccines mentioned in the decrees provided for in 1° and 2° of article L. 4151-2 to persons whose age conditions and, where applicable, pathologies are spe…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-23

…ment, activity or event has its own protected area. This protective area includes the practice area and, if necessary, a reception area, as well as the traffic areas required by users. The protective…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-22

The design of the equipment and materials used for aquatic, bathing or swimming activities, and in particular that of their fixings and anchorages, is adapted to the foreseeable use of this equipment.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-27

The water inlets located in the floor and walls of the pools are designed to prevent bathers from completely blocking them or getting trapped in them. They are fitted with grilles with a locking syste…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-28

…ding down to the water can be found at: - or in the beach area. In this case, they are fitted with handrails. The sides of the steps are fitted with a protective barrier; - or inside the pool area. If…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-20

Any equipment or material requiring special use will have a sign that everyone can understand, specifying the correct way to use it, as well as prohibited uses and areas or precautions for use. This s…

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