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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1a: Organs, tissues and cells removed for autologous therapeutic purposes

Article R1211-22-1

When the samples referred to in the first paragraph of article R. 1211-12 are taken for autologous administration and concern elements or products of the human body intended to be prepared or preserve…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-22-6

Before 1st April each year, the department sends the mayor a report on the inspections carried out in the municipality during the previous year.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-22-2

The mayor shall acknowledge receipt, including by electronic means, of the initial declaration and the information supplementing it as soon as possible and no later than one month after the date of re…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation and operation

Article R2333-120-22

The commission comprises two chambers.The creation of additional chambers may be decided by the vice-president of the Council of State, on the proposal of the president of the commission.The chamber p…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formation of the company

Article R743-139-22

Natural or legal persons practising as court-appointed administrators or judicial representatives may not hold, either directly or indirectly, shares or corporate units in a société de participations…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 19: Medical practice

Article D6124-224-1

The authorisation holder ensures that data from professional practices is collected and analysed, with a view to improving practices and managing risks.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: House arrest with electronic surveillance

Article 142-12

Investigating and sentencing courts may, as an alternative measure to pre-trial detention, impose house arrest with electronic surveillance in the cases provided for by articles 135-2, 145, 148, 201,…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Organisation and operation of the deposit guarantee and resolution fund

Article L312-14

The members of the Management and Supervisory Boards and any person who, by virtue of their duties, has access to documents and information held by the guarantee fund are bound by professional secrecy…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Additional departmental tax on tourist tax.

Article L422-14

The rules governing the additional tax levied by the département on tourist tax are set out in article L. 3333-1 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Advertising procedures for contracts for social services and other specific services

Article R2131-14

Contracts for social services and other specific services mentioned in 3° of article R. 2123-1, for which the estimated value of the need is lower than the European threshold applicable to these contr…

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