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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section Ia: Intervention of the guardianship judge in matters of legal administration

Article 1180-6

The juvenile guardianship judge with territorial jurisdiction is that of the minor's habitual residence.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers

Article L5215-19

The council of the urban community settles by its deliberations the affairs which are within the competence of the urban community.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules of good conduct and organisation

Article R519-19

The provisions of articles R. 519-21, R. 519-22 and R. 519-23 apply when the customer or potential customer is a natural person.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Children admitted

Article R2321-1

Authorisation to open a children's health home providing medical care and rehabilitation, pursuant to the provisions of R. 6123-123, R. 6123-124, R. 6123-125-3 and R. 6123-126, is subject to approval…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Temporary replacement

Article D6213-14

The biologist-in-charge of the laboratory where the replacement is to take place must notify the director of the regional health agency at least fifteen days in advance, except in cases of force majeu…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Temporary replacement

Article D6213-13

I.-In application of the provisions of article L. 6213-10-1, medical biologists, whatever their original training, may be replaced by an intern in medicine or pharmacy, or by an intern or a doctor or…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article 123-10

If the holder of an automatic account no longer satisfies the conditions of eligibility for automatic financial assistance, the automatic account will be closed after the holder has been invited to su…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The jury

Article A212-19

The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion may terminate the appointment of a member of the jury if : - they are prevented from carrying out their duties ; - resignation ; - failure to…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The jury

Article A212-18

The experts mentioned in the last paragraph of article R. 212-10-1 are chosen by the Regional Director of Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion on the basis of their experience, skills and technical level…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The jury

Article A212-17

The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion will set up a panel for each additional qualification or certificate.

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