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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : The Regional Economic and Social Council

Article R4134-4

…e regional prefecture no later than 15 and 31 December respectively of the year preceding the renewal. The new designations take effect from the following 1st January.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Review proceedings

Article R4234-48

I.-The review of a final decision of the Disciplinary Chamber of First Instance or the National Disciplinary Chamber imposing a temporary ban, with or without a suspended sentence, or a permanent ban…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Advanced practice nursing

Article R4301-4

…R. 4301-6, drawn up by the doctor(s) and the advanced practice nurse(s), is appended to the protocol. Where appropriate, the protocol is brought to the attention of the entire healthcare team.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Provisions applicable to categories of securities being phased out.

Article R228-42

The special meeting ruling under the conditions provided for in Article L. 225-99 on matters submitted to it for approval or agreement and composed, where applicable, solely of the holders of non-voti…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Revitalisation by companies not subject to the obligation to offer redeployment leave

Article D1233-47

…t for the allocation of aid for redeployment and professional retraining as provided for in article L. 5123-1.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operational organisation of fire and rescue services (R)

Article R1424-46

When, under the conditions provided for in article L. 1424-2, the situation requires the implementation of medical and rescue resources, the fire and rescue services intervene, under the authority of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 7: Aid for healthcare provision in areas with health deficits

Article R1511-46

…le, by the health insurance bodies pursuant to the contractual arrangements provided for in Article L. 162-14-1 of the Social Security Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Contributions and equalisation of costs.

Article D5424-41

The costs referred to in article L. 5424-15 are equalised by the Union des caisses de France-Congés intempérie BTP and by the paid leave funds provided for in article D. 3141-12, under the conditions…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 8: Permanence of care in health care institutions

Article R6111-48

…gnments provided by health establishments, persons mentioned in the first paragraph of I of Article L. 6112-2 or army hospitals. This list is published on the regional health agency website.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private equity funds.

Article R214-46

I. - The entities mentioned in 2° of II of article L. 214-28 in which venture capital mutual funds may invest are those which limit the liability of their investors to the amount of their contribution…

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