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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Family crèches

Article R2324-48-2

To implement the provisions relating to health support for young children, the manager of a family crèche must comply with the following minimum standards: 1° Small family crèches: 20 hours per year o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Distribution and supply of labile blood products

Article R1221-20-4

…sanguine des armées. Non-substantial modifications are modifications that are not listed in article R. 1221-20-3 and in particular: 1° The appointment of a new depot manager; 2° The change of equipmen…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-5-4

The report mentioned in the last paragraph of article R. 2224-5-3 also states the use of the right of pre-emption for the preservation of the quality of water resources intended for human consumption…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Insignia (R).

Article D2122-4

Mayors wear the tricolour scarf with gold fringed tassels in public ceremonies and whenever the performance of their duties may make this distinctive sign of their authority necessary. Deputies wear t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Challenging opinions and measures issued by the occupational physician

Article R4624-45-2

…hallenged, in particular when the latter has intervened under the conditions referred to in article R. 4624-43, the industrial tribunal ruling under the accelerated procedure on the merits may appoint…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 11: Termination of service.

Article R6152-630-4

During the interview(s) provided for in article R. 6152-630-3, the practitioner may, after informing the director of the institution or his representative, be assisted by an adviser of his choice. The…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: Control

Article R752-44-16

…fect has a period of two months from the date of receipt of the publications referred to in article R. 752-44-14 to contest the benefit of the provisions of article L. 752-1-1 to the commercial facili…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Information for spa visitors

Article R1322-44-16

The person in charge of the spa displays information for patients and staff working in the spa, particularly concerning : 1° The therapeutic qualities of the natural mineral water used and any restric…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Proposed measures

Article R15-33-45

Where the provisions of the fifteenth paragraph of Article 41-2, the report referred to in Article R. 15-33-40 or a separate record specifies the conditions under which the victim was informed, which…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Publication of sanction decisions

Article R561-42-2

Without prejudice to the publication on an official website provided for in Article R. 561-42-1, the decision may also be published in the publications, newspapers or media designated by the sanctioni…

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