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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions specific to patient care provided in another Member State of the European Union

Article R1111-55

The personal health data, referred to in article L. 1111-22, of a patient who holds a shared medical file which may be accessed by a healthcare professional practising in the territory of another Memb…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions specific to patient care provided in another Member State of the European Union

Article R1111-57

The national contact point for e-health in France is designated by the Minister for Health. It deals with requests for access to the health data mentioned in article R. 1111-55 from a national contact…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Workers in identical jobs with several employers

Article D4624-59

The health monitoring provided for in Article L. 4624-1-1 is applicable to workers who meet the following conditions: 1° The worker simultaneously performs at least two employment contracts, whether f…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R743-139-5

Any plan to recruit a salaried court clerk is brought to the attention of the Minister for Justice, the Keeper of the Seals, by tele-procedure on the website of the Ministry of Justice. The Minister o…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Pre-contractual information

Article L224-5

When the supplier offers a deal, it includes at least a one-year contract.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and operation

Article L121-5

The rules governing the organisation and operation of the French Office for Immigration and Integration are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-5

The Board of Directors meets at least twice a year when convened by its Chairman. The agenda is set by the Chairman.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Power of attorney

Article L112-5

If payment is made in notes and coins, it is the debtor's responsibility to make up the difference.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Scope of application

Article L314-5

Except in cases where the user is a natural person acting for non-business purposes, all or part of sections 3 and 4 of this chapter may be waived, with the exception of III of article L. 314-7 and I…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Export assignment contract.

Article L1223-5

A collective agreement at branch or company level determines the employment contracts concluded for the performance of an export assignment carried out for the most part outside national territory, th…

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