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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-section 4 - Automatic processing of personal data for the purpose of establishing the biological profile of athletes referred to in Article L. 230-3

Article R232-41-3

…aining at medium or high altitude or use of an altitude simulation device during the last two weeks;3° Information provided by the person concerned relating to current or recent medical treatment;4° H…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Pre-contractual information

Article L224-4

The information referred to in Article L. 224-3 is made available to the consumer in writing or on a durable medium prior to the conclusion of the contract. They are accompanied by a summary of the ma…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Documents required for the declaration of activity by nationals of a Member State of the European Union or a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area wishing to practise in France within the framework of the provision of services

Article A212-182-2

A copy of the form required for the declaration provided for in article R. 212-92 is given in appendix II-12-3. This form specifies the list of documents required for this declaration.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Chapter II: Inter-municipal cooperation

Article L5832-1

For the application to Mayotte of Article L. 5210-3, the words: "and the regional council concerned may, at the request of either, be associated" are replaced by the words: "may, at its request, be as…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VI: Provisions adapting Book VI.

Article L936-1

The implementing measures provided for in articles L. 621-4, L. 625-1, L. 626-3, L. 626-6 and L. 626-14 are set by the competent New Caledonian authority.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-4

The payment provided for in Article L. 6331-6 of the Labour Code is not due in the event of a fixed-term contract concluded in application of Article L. 222-2-3 of this Code.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Penalties and criminal liability

Article R3515-7

Vaping in the places mentioned in 1° to 3° of article L. 3513-6 in disregard of the prohibition provided for in the same article is punishable by the fine laid down for 2nd class offences.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R6123-86-1

…more of the following procedures: 1° Oncological surgery; 2° External radiotherapy, brachytherapy; 3° Systemic medicinal treatments for cancer.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose of agreements.

Article R6142-1

In accordance with article L. 6142-3, universities and regional hospital centres jointly organise all their services into university hospital centres as defined in article L. 6142-1.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Participation of private healthcare professionals in the work of public health institutions

Article R6146-18

…in the quality and safety of care and the conditions under which users are received and cared for; 3° The measures put in place in the establishment to ensure continuity of care, and in particular th…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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