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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Nordic cross-country skiing and related activities.

Article A212-192-3

In the context of freedom of establishment, when the Minister responsible for sport considers, after receiving the opinion of the permanent cross-country skiing section of the training and employment…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Duties of pharmacists or veterinary surgeons in charge.

Article R5142-35-1

When the pharmacist or veterinary surgeon responsible for an establishment engaged in the manufacture, import or use of veterinary medicinal products, other than those subject to clinical trials, beco…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Special provisions for investment in leisure property.

Article L421-3-1

Article 199 decies F of the French General Tax Code sets out the rules applicable to tax reductions for work carried out on certain accommodation forming part of a classified tourist residence or a cl…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 4: Common provisions

Article L2224-11-3

When the delegated contract for a public water or wastewater service requires the operator to carry out asset renewal and major repairs, a provisional works programme is appended to the contract. This…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Pharmacists and veterinary assistants in veterinary pharmaceutical establishments.

Article R5142-37-1

Assistant pharmacists or veterinary surgeons entrusted with the release of batches must have at least six months' professional experience under the conditions set out in article R. 5142-16 before taki…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions of access for the delegate from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Article R*343-14

The administrative authority competent to issue or withdraw the approval referred to in Article R. 343-14 is the Minister responsible for asylum.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Preliminary investigation

Article 77-1-3

With the authorisation of the public prosecutor, the judicial police officer or agent may carry out the requisitions provided for in

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 7: Special conditions for the "pneumology" option

Article D6124-177-39

The coordinating doctor specialises in : either in respirology; - or in physical medicine and rehabilitation, in which case he or she must have training or proven experience in respirology; - or in ge…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Medical professions.

Article L4421-1-3

1° Pour l'application à Wallis-et-Futuna des articles L. 4131-2 et L. 4131-2-1:a) Les références au représentant de l'Etat dans le département et au conseil départemental de l'ordre des médecins sont…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Relations between credit institutions and their customers

Article L312-1-3

The fees charged by a credit institution for dealing with irregularities in the operation of a bank account are capped, per month and per transaction, for natural persons not acting for professional p…

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