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Showing 20612070 of 33006 articles for Art. CJEU – C-48/16 – 17 May 2017

French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Respect for the human body

Article 16-4

No one may harm the integrity of the human species.Any eugenic practice tending to organise the selection of persons is prohibited.Any intervention whose purpose is to bring about the birth of a child…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Flight sessions

Article A322-165

…establishment according to the characteristics of the machine. However, the age of the participant may not be less than five years. Before starting the activity, the operator of the establishment mus…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6251-16

In compliance with France's international commitments, the local authority may, by deliberation of the territorial council, enter into agreements with foreign local authorities to carry out cooperatio…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6351-16

In compliance with France's international commitments, the local authority may, by deliberation of the territorial council, enter into agreements with foreign local authorities to carry out cooperatio…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6461-16

In compliance with France's international commitments, the local authority may, by deliberation of the territorial council, enter into agreements with foreign local authorities to carry out cooperatio…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article R131-16

The injunction letter specifies the means by which the right to regularise may be exercised.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article D3142-16

The employee may contest the employer's refusal within fifteen days of notification.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Société d'exercice libéral de pharmaciens d'officine.

Article R5125-16

A private practice company may not operate more than one pharmacy.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: THE LOCAL FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EVALUATION OF STANDARDS

Article R1211-16

…man either on his own initiative or at the request of at least half of its members; in addition, it may be convened by decision of the Minister for the Interior.However, the Committee may only validly…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter IV: The use of brain imaging techniques

Article 16-14

Cerebral imaging techniques may only be used for medical or scientific research purposes or as part of forensic examinations, with the exception of functional cerebral imaging. The person's express co…

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