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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Data and methods of transmission to the health authority

Article R3113-1

I.-Diseases that warrant urgent local, national or international intervention are reported to the regional health agency under the conditions set out in article R. 3113-3. II-Cases of disease requirin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Conditions common to the terms "children and adolescents" and "young children, children and adolescents".

Article D6124-177-61

The coordinating doctor specialises in paediatrics and in this case has proven training or experience in rehabilitation, or specialises in physical and rehabilitation medicine and in this case has pro…

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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 Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Estates which have lapsed.

Article 811-2

The disinheritance of the estate ends if an heir accepts the estate.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules specific to farm leases.

Article 1772

The lessee may be charged for fortuitous events by express stipulation.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Principle of advance payment

Article R2191-4

The purchaser may provide for the payment of an advance in cases where it is not compulsory.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 2386

Mortgages are only granted in the cases and according to the forms authorised by law.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Individual employers.

Article L6331-62

The rules applicable in the event of a dispute are those governing social security disputes.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients

Article R4321-93

Physiotherapists cannot abandon their patients in the event of public danger.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for publishing a book in digital form

Article L132-17-6

The publishing contract guarantees the author fair and equitable remuneration on all revenue from the marketing and distribution of a book published in digital form. In the case of single sales, the a…

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