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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Health Agency for Guadeloupe, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin

Article L1442-4

The joint health project for Guadeloupe, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin is the subject of an opinion from the Conference on Health and Autonomy, the local authorities of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Services and products other than agricultural, forestry, food or seafood products

Article L433-4

Only bodies which have been accredited by the national accreditation body, or the national accreditation body of another Member State of the European Union which is a member of the European co-operati…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-4

Where the Criminal Court or the Juvenile Court of Paris declares that it does not have jurisdiction on the grounds set out in article 628-3, it shall refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor's Office…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Respective responsibilities of the State and the region

Article L4383-4

…ls and students enrolled in training institutes and schools authorised in application of article L. 4383-3. The nature, level and conditions for awarding this aid are set by decision of the Regional C…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Variable capital

Article L231-4

Shares or share coupons are registered, even after they have been fully paid up. They are only negotiable after the definitive incorporation of the company. Negotiation can only take place by means of…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Identification of the batch

Article R412-4

When foodstuffs are pre-packaged, the indication identifying the batch and, where applicable, the letter "L" appear on the pre-packaging or on a label attached to it. However, when the date of minimum…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Management entrusted to private-law bodies by agreement or convention.

Article L5427-4

In order to verify employees' entitlement to the replacement income provided for in article L. 5421-2, the information held by the caisse de congés payés des professions de la production cinématograph…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Admission of new communes.

Article L5215-40

The perimeter of the conurbation in which the urban community exercises its powers may subsequently be extended, by order of the State representative in the département, by the addition of new commune…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Composition and organisation of the Referee Panel

Article R1455-4

The rules of procedure of the industrial tribunal set the usual day and time for summary hearings. A hearing is scheduled at least once a week. When circumstances so require, the president of the indu…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Administration.

Article R4113-41

Decisions that exceed the powers of the managing partners are taken by the shareholders at a general meeting. The meeting is held at least once a year. It may also be convened at the request of one or…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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