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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Observatory for medical and healthcare-related risks

Article L1142-30

With a view to studying the risks associated with healthcare as part of their duties, the authorities, establishments and bodies on a list established by decree shall have access, at their request, to…

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Chapter I: Protection measures

Article L1151-3

Cosmetic procedures which present a serious danger or a suspected serious danger to human health may be banned by decree after receiving the opinion of the Haute Autorité de santé. Any decision to lif…

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Chapter I: Collection, preparation and storage of blood, blood components and labile blood products.

Article L1221-3

The sample may only be taken with the donor's consent by a doctor or under his direction and responsibility.By way of derogation from the first paragraph, a decree of the Conseil d'Etat lays down the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Removal from a deceased person.

Article L1232-3

Samples may only be taken for scientific purposes within the framework of protocols submitted to the Agence de la biomédecine prior to their implementation. The Minister responsible for research may s…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Donation and use of gametes.

Article L1244-3

Artificial insemination using fresh donated sperm and the mixing of sperm are prohibited.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Organ transplants.

Article L1234-3

Practitioners performing organ transplants may not receive any fee-for-service remuneration for these activities.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General rules.

Article L1311-3

In the event that several communes make known their desire to join forces, in accordance with the provisions of Title I of Book II of Part V of the General Local Authorities Code, for the implementati…

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Chapter II: Organs, tissues, cells and products.

Article L1272-3

As stated in Article 511-4 of the French Criminal Code, reproduced below: "Obtaining the removal of tissues, cells or products from a person's body in return for payment, in whatever form, is punishab…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L1245-3

Any removal of tissues and cells with a view to donation carried out under the conditions set out in Chapter II of this Title is a medical activity.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Blood.

Article L1271-3

Obtaining or attempting to obtain blood from a person in return for payment, in any form whatsoever, is punishable by five years' imprisonment and a fine of 150,000 euros.Providing or attempting to pr…

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