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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 6: Conditions for informing relatives

Article R1131-20-1

I. - Prior to the prescription, under the conditions laid down in Article R. 1131-5, of an examination of genetic characteristics likely to identify a genetic anomaly which may be responsible for a se…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L1146-3

…ether there are grounds for dispensing with the sentence.However, if the time limit provided for in 2° of article L. 1146-2 has not been respected, the court may order a new and final adjournment and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions

Article L1454-5

…incur, in addition to the fine set out in article 131-38 of the same Code, the penalties set out in 2° to 9° of article 131-39 of the said Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Information and prevention

Article L3511-3

…cement products may be prescribed by : 1° Doctors, including occupational physicians, for workers ; 2° Dental surgeons, in application of article L. 4141-2 ; 3° Midwives, in application of article L.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L5421-11

…incur, in addition to the fine set out in article 131-38 of the same Code, the penalties set out in 2° to 9° of article 131-39 of the said Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Building and public works employers

Article R6331-36

…ution provided for in article L. 6331-35 contributes to the development of the actions mentioned in 2° of article L. 6331-36, in particular with regard to: 1° The financing of investments and the runn…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Fixing procedures.

Article L3232-3

The minimum monthly remuneration is equal to the product of the amount of the minimum growth wage as set in application of articles L. 3231-2 to L. 3231-12, multiplied by the number of hours correspon…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operations

Article L513-3

I. - Guaranteed loans are loans with : 1. A first-ranking mortgage or a property security interest providing at least equivalent security ; 2. Or, within the limits and under the conditions determined…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: New extensions

Article L742-4

…ollowing cases:1° In the event of absolute urgency or a particularly serious threat to public order;2° Where the impossibility of enforcing the removal decision results from the loss or destruction of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of accounts.

Article R123-193

…penses, financial expenses, exceptional expenses as well as employee profit sharing and income tax; 2° Under income: operating income, financial income and exceptional income; 3° Profit for the year.

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