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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Creation of the digital health space

Article R1111-29

If the right to object is exercised, the health insurance organisations will notify the person concerned that their objection to the creation of their digital health space has been taken into account.…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 5: Payment

Article R233

The certified or taxed statement or statement of costs of the stakeholder shall be ordered by the heads of the court of appeal or their delegates, unless specific provisions provide for the payment of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Informing the administrative authority

Article R1233-7

In the event of safeguard proceedings, the employer or administrator sends a copy of the judgment referred to inarticle L. 626-11 of the Commercial Code to the regional director of companies, competit…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Aid for medical students

Article D1511-55

The contract concluded between the student during his or her postgraduate studies and the local authority or authorities awarding the aid specifies, in particular, the penalties incurred by the contra…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: The accounting officer (R)

Article R2221-33

The régie's accounting officer is subject to control by the general inspectorate of finance and the departmental or, where applicable, regional director of public finance. The Prefect receives audit r…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Single registration

Article R546-4

The register of persons referred to in I of article L. 546-1 includes information relating to the identity, activity and, where applicable, the category of the persons concerned. This information is s…

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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…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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