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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: Contracting entities

Article L1212-4

The following are not network operator activities: 1° The supply of gas or heat to networks intended to provide a service to the public by a public undertaking or a body governed by private law that e…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Unit dispensing of medicinal products in dispensing pharmacies

Article R5132-42-2

The list drawn up by the order provided for in article L. 5123-8 of medicinal products which may be dispensed by the unit is established by reference to the medicinal product or the pharmaco-therapeut…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Criminal court

Article D45-2-4

The period between the date on which the person is informed of the date and time of his incarceration, at the end of the hearing or subsequently, and the date on which he is to be incarcerated may not…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Organisation and operation

Article L131-3

The Cour nationale du droit d'asile (National Court of Asylum) comprises panels, each comprising: 1° A president appointed : a) either by the vice-president of the Conseil d'Etat from among the member…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and operation

Article L121-3

The Board of Directors of the Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration deliberates on the annual activity report presented by the Director General, which includes quantitative and qualitat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Constitution and membership.

Article L1253-3

The following are also considered to be employer groups: 1° Existing cooperative societies which develop, for the exclusive benefit of their members, the activities mentioned in article L. 1253-1 ; 2°…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Bed and breakfast

Article L324-3

Bed and breakfast establishments are furnished rooms located in the home of a local resident with a view to welcoming tourists, for a fee, for one or more nights, with services provided.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Local authority property

Article L2573-34

The articles L. 2242-1 to L. 2242-4 are applicable to the communes of French Polynesia.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: The Regional Council

Article L4132-3

Where the operation of a regional council proves impossible, the government may order its dissolution by a reasoned decree issued in the Council of Ministers; it shall inform Parliament of this as soo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Environment and local services

Article L4424-36

I. - The territorial collectivity of Corsica implements balanced management of water resources. Corsica constitutes a hydrographic basin within the meaning of Articles L. 212-1 to L. 212-6 of the Envi…

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