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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Spontaneous termination of pregnancy

Article L2122-6

Each regional health agency is setting up a pathway bringing together medical professionals and hospital and private psychologists, as part of a multidisciplinary approach designed to provide better s…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Sterilisation for contraceptive purposes

Article L2123-2

…guardianship judge to whom the matter has been referred by the person concerned, the minor's father and mother or, if the person concerned is subject to a legal protection measure with representation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Sterilisation for contraceptive purposes

Article L2123-1

…erformed on a minor. It may only be performed if the adult concerned has expressed a free, reasoned and deliberate wish in the light of clear and full information about its consequences. This surgical…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work equipment that is new or considered new

Article R4312-1

…machines considered to be new within the meaning of Article R. 4311-1 are subject to the technical rules set out in Annex I at the end of this Title.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work equipment that is new or considered new

Article R4312-1-2

Fence energisers are subject to decree no. 96-216 of 14 March 1996 on the technical rules and certification procedure applicable to fence energisers.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work equipment that is new or considered new

Article R4312-1-1

Agricultural or forestry tractors and their separate technical units, systems or components are subject to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 February 2013…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work equipment that is new or considered new

Article R4312-1-3

…e industrial radiology equipment referred to in 3° of article R. 4311-7 is subject to the technical rules for design and construction and to the certification procedure laid down by decree in the Cons…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Preventive examinations during and after pregnancy.

Article L2122-1

All pregnant women are entitled to medical supervision during pregnancy and after childbirth, including compulsory antenatal and postnatal check-ups carried out or prescribed by a doctor or midwife. T…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Preventive examinations during and after pregnancy.

Article L2122-5

Unless otherwise provided, the conditions of application of this chapter shall be determined by decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Preventive examinations during and after pregnancy.

Article L2122-4

The organisations and services responsible for paying family benefits are required to send the doctor in charge of the departmental maternal and child protection service the certificate of the first p…

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