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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-3-1

…r or, under the officer's supervision, by a judicial police officer, in a language he or she understands:1° Of the legal basis for their placement in detention;2° Of the maximum duration of the measur…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Medical certificate and health questionnaire

Article D231-1-3

The collegiate body with competence in medicine provided for in II of Article L. 231-2 and III of Article L. 231-2-1 corresponds to the medical committee provided for in point 2.4.2 of Annex I-5.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Special training and adaptation measures.

Article L4142-3-1

…than two hundred people, the employer must provide training for professionals in contact with users and customers on how to welcome and support disabled people.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV: Fire and rescue services

Article R1424-33-1

…thin the commune or the public establishment for inter-communal cooperation to which the local fire and rescue service belongs, and exercises the powers provided for in article R. 723-75 of the Intern…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 11: Medical care and rehabilitation activities

Article R6123-125-3

The authorisation holder must ensure continuity of care. Through the organisation it puts in place, it guarantees the intervention of a doctor within a timeframe compatible with patient safety. This o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Direct access to specialised technical facilities

Article R6123-32-1

When a patient requires specialised medical or surgical care within a very short timeframe and his or her vital or functional prognosis is at risk, he or she is referred directly, by or in liaison wit…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Cross-disciplinary provisions on quality in cancer care

Article D6124-131-3

…holder must keep a written record of the assessment of patients' needs for supportive oncology care and, where appropriate, of the support or referral of patients to this care, in order to ensure trac…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions for the authorisation and operation of health establishments, medical biology laboratories and other organisations

Article L2142-3-1

…ation, a responsible person is designated, responsible for ensuring compliance with the legislative and regulatory provisions relating to the quality and safety of gametes, germinal tissue and embryos…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Establishment and powers.

Article L721-3-1

…eir jurisdiction, claims brought pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a European Small Claims Procedure.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Opposition to the hiring of apprentices.

Article L6225-3-1

…tered will take the necessary steps to enable him to follow his theoretical training for six months and will help to find him a new employer who will enable him to complete his training course.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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