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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV: Recourse for compensation available to certain victims of damage resulting from an offence

Article 706-6

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Access to non-identifying data and the identity of the third-party donor

Article L2143-6

A commission for access to non-identifying data and the identity of third-party donors is placed under the authority of the Minister for Health. It is responsible for:1° Granting requests for access t…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Personal recovery without compulsory liquidation

Article L741-6

If the judge finds that the debtor is in the situation referred to in 1° of article L. 724-1, the judge shall order a personal recovery without judicial liquidation, which shall have the same effects…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : The regional economic, social and environmental council

Article L4134-6

…4135-1, the first and last paragraphs of Article L. 4135-19 and article L. 4135-26 are applicable to the president and members of the regional economic, social and environmental council. Members of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Support systems for the general public and professionals to coordinate complex healthcare pathways

Article L6327-6

For activities subject to authorisation under article L. 6122-1 requiring special expertise, specific regional mechanisms can organise specialised support for healthcare professionals, health establis…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Common provisions (R)

Article D1612-6

The information provided for in article D. 1612-5, with the exception of those relating to tax bases and rates, are communicated to the presidents of the general councils of the newly created départem…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Leave for employees elected or standing for election to parliament or local government

Article D3142-60

An employee who is a member of the National Assembly or the Senate shall indicate his intention to return to work by sending the employer a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt no later t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Leave for employees elected or standing for election to parliament or local government

Article D3142-61

An employee who is a member of the National Assembly or Senate and who applies for re-employment on expiry of the renewed term(s) of office shall send the employer a registered letter with acknowledge…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Support systems for the general public and professionals to coordinate complex healthcare pathways

Article D6327-6

…specific regional schemes mentioned in article L. 6327-6 are made up of holders of an authorisation to carry out one of the healthcare activities mentioned in article R. 6122-25 and, in the case of th…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: State mountain sports teaching, supervision and training diplomas

Article D212-67

The diplomas entitling the holder to teach, supervise and train for remuneration in mountain sports, each in the corresponding speciality, are as follows: 1° State diploma for national alpine ski inst…

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