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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Swimming pools and bathing areas.

Article L1332-5

The provisions applicable to swimming pools and bathing facilities are monitored by the agents mentioned in articles L. 1421-1 and L. 1435-7 and by the agents of the Ministry of Sport.The assessment o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Implementing provisions.

Article L5214-5

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter, in particular:1° (Repealed) ;2° The procedures for monitoring the distribution and use of c…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article L361-5

For the application of this book in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon:1° References to the court of appeal are replaced by references to the superior court of appeal;2° References to the judicial court are rep…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Interruption performed before the end of the fourteenth week of pregnancy.

Article L2212-5

If, after the consultations provided for in articles L. 2212-3 and L. 2212-4 , the woman renews her request for termination of pregnancy, the doctor or midwife must ask her for written confirmation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 9: Informing and involving residents.

Article L5211-51

After taking note of the result of the consultation, the deliberative body of the public establishment for inter-municipal cooperation deliberates under the conditions provided for in articles L. 2121…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Offences relating to cheques and other non-cash money instruments

Article L163-5

The confiscation, for the purpose of destruction, of counterfeit or falsified cheques and other instruments mentioned in article L. 133-4 is mandatory in the cases provided for in articles L. 163-3 to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Parental childcare leave and part-time work.

Article L1225-58

An employee on parental leave or working part-time to raise a child is entitled to the skills assessment mentioned in article L. 6313-1, subject to the conditions of seniority mentioned in article L.…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Overall effective rate

Article L314-5

The overall effective rate determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in articles L. 314-1 to L. 314-4 is mentioned in any written document evidencing a loan agreement governed by this sec…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L4323-5

The unauthorised use of the title of masseur-physiotherapist, medical gymnast, masseur, chiropodist, chiropodist, chiropodist or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the pract…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter V: Provisions adapting Book V.

Article L935-5

In articles L. 523-8 and L. 524-6, the words: "articles 1426 to 1429 of the Code of Civil Procedure" are replaced by the words: "locally applicable provisions of civil procedure relating to offers of…

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