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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Medical Risk Observatory.

Article D1142-64

The Medical Risks Observatory has nineteen members: 1° The President of the Haute Autorité de Santé (Health Authority) referred to in Article L. 161-37 of the Social Security Code; 2° The Director of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Artificial baths

Article D1332-51

…meets the following requirements: 1° The entire volume of the artificial bathing area must be renewed in less than 12 hours, at all times when it is open to the public. This renewal is permanent and e…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private equity funds.

Article D214-80-7

An order of the Minister for the Economy defines the presentation format and specifies the calculation methods for the items mentioned in articles D. 214-80 to D. 214-80-6.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS

Article D215-2

I.-For the purposes of identifying the contract to be cancelled, the cancellation feature provided for in article L. 215-1-1 includes sections enabling the trader to be provided with the following inf…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Composition

Article D4432-13-1

Articles D. 4134-28 to D. 4134-33 are applicable to the chairmen and members of advisory councils under the conditions laid down by the laws and regulations applicable locally.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Remuneration

Article D6153-1-8

The bonuses, allowances and reimbursements of expenses mentioned in 2° of Article R. 6153-1-7 are: 1° Where applicable, the allowance provided for in 1° of Article D. 6153-10-1; 2° Where applicable, t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Exemptions from social security contributions

Article D6325-19-1

The exemption provided for in Article L. 6325-17 applies to groups of employers for integration and qualification receiving the aid provided for in Articles D. 6325-23 and D. 6325-24.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article D113-7

I.-The contract cancellation notification function provided for in II of article L. 113-14 is presented to the policyholder as "cancel your contract" or a similar unambiguous wording, displayed in leg…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section I: Scope of application

Article 261 D

The following are exempt from value added tax:1° Rentals of land and buildings for agricultural use;1° bis Rentals of buildings resulting from a lease conferring a right in rem;2° Rentals of undevelop…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L310-3-3

Supplementary occupational pension funds are not undertakings subject to the Solvency II regime as defined in Article L. 310-3-1, nor undertakings not subject to the Solvency II regime as defined in A…

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