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Showing 25412550 of 28339 articles for Art. 28 mai 1973

French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Digital health space, shared medical file and pharmaceutical file

Article L1111-19

The holder has direct electronic access to the content of his file. He may also access the list of professionals who have access to his shared medical file. They may modify this list at any time. He/s…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation

Article R6156-5

The term of office of the members mentioned in 1° and 2° of article R. 6156-2 is four years. They may be reappointed.In exceptional circumstances, the term of office may be reduced or extended, for a…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Execution of investigative measures.

Article 161

The parties may be assisted during the execution of an investigative measure. They may be excused from attending if the measure does not involve their personal hearing.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: The parties.

Article 556

Persons capable of compromising may waive the appeal. They may do so only in respect of rights of which they have free disposal.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article L112-6

The insurer may assert against the policyholder or a third party claiming the benefit of the policy the defences that may be asserted against the original policyholder.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-6

Any person with an interest in the preservation of a thing may insure it. Any direct or indirect interest in the non-occurrence of a risk may be insured.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Legal regime of joint ownership.

Article 815

No one may be compelled to remain in indivision and partition may always be brought about, unless it has been stayed by judgment or agreement.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collection of information and documents

Article L512-9

Authorised officials may demand that they be provided with the resources they need to carry out their checks.They may also require any packaging to be opened.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Fundamental missions.

Article R141-2

The Minister for the Economy may refer a matter to the Observatory for an opinion, setting a deadline for its response. Opinions may be made public by the Minister.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Training leave for employees aged 25 and under

Article R6322-73

The period during which leave may be deferred, in application of 3° of article L. 6322-63, may not exceed three months.

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