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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable to certain offences against the rules governing public land transport services

Article 529-6

I. - For offences for non-payment of tolls recorded by sworn agents of the operator of a motorway or road structure open to public traffic and subject to tolls, including in the context of Article L.…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: CONDITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENCE PERMITS

Article R433-5

For the application of 1° of article L. 433-4, the Prefect assesses whether the foreign national has complied with the commitments made under the Republican Integration Contract, where one has been co…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-53

I. - The doctor's fees must be determined with tact and moderation, taking into account the regulations in force, the procedures performed or particular circumstances.They may only be claimed in respe…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Removal from the list of jobseekers

Article R5412-5

Removal from the jobseekers' list makes it impossible to obtain a new registration:1° For a period of one month when the breach mentioned in c of 3° of Article L. 5412-1 is noted for the first time. I…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Processing applications

Article R612-51

If the patent application is likely to be rejected for one of the cases provided for in Article L. 612-12 (7° and 9°), reasoned notification is given to the applicant. The notification contains a form…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Transfer and loss of rights

Article R613-50

The following shall be entered in the National Patent Register: The mention of the decision establishing lapse provided for in Article L. 613-22; Petitions initiating restoration appeals, appeals agai…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: RECOGNITION OF OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENCE IN FRANCE

Article R822-5

At the end of the fifteen-day period set out in article R. 822-4, the Director General of the French Office for Immigration and Integration decides, in the light of any observations made by the employ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Territorial jurisdiction

Article R1412-5

When an employee is temporarily seconded on national territory by a company established in another Member State of the European Union, disputes relating to the rights recognised in the matters listed…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of masseur-physiotherapists

Article R4321-59

Within the limits set by the law, the masseur-physiotherapist is free to take whatever action he considers most appropriate in the circumstances. Without neglecting his duty of moral support, he limit…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Higher State Diploma in Youth, Popular Education and Sport

Article D212-51

The diplôme d'Etat supérieur de la jeunesse, de l'éducation populaire et du sport is a higher State diploma registered in the répertoire national des certifications professionnelles and classified at…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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