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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: General conditions of detention

Article D147-31-1

Persons covered by the provisions of article D. 147-31 may not be placed under judicial supervision: 1° If they have been sentenced to socio-judicial supervision, unless this sentence was handed down…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination, election and status of members.

Article D2362-13

The appointment of the members of the special negotiating body is notified to the legal entity or natural person, subsidiary or establishment within which the employee representatives work or, where a…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions

Article R3233-1

The following is punishable by a fifth-class fine: 1° Wages lower than the minimum growth wage provided for in articles L. 3231-1 to L. 3231-12 ; 2° Wages lower than the minimum monthly wage provided…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation of the national health data system

Article R1461-6

Each of the State services, public establishments or bodies entrusted with a public service mission mentioned in Article R. 1461-12 shall keep an up-to-date list of the persons competent within it to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Temporary authorisation to practise for specialist pharmacists holding a diploma entitling them to practise in their country of origin

Article R4221-33

The provisions of section 5 of chapter I of title I of book I are applicable to the temporary authorisation to practise for specialist pharmacists issued in application of 2° of article L. 4221-1-1, s…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Reference perimeter and authorisation for installation within this perimeter

Article A761-13

In its response to the referral provided for in Article R. 761-12, the manager of the national interest market shall inform the prefect whether or not it has surfaces and facilities corresponding to t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General duties

Article R4312-1

The provisions of this chapter constitute the code of ethics for nurses. They apply to all nurses registered on the roll of the Order, to all nurses performing a professional act under the conditions…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-20

No later than at the time of recruitment, the employer shall send to the authorised body the first part of the declaration enabling the obligation provided for in article L. 1221-10 to be met. The emp…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-7-1

The owner of a building or establishment whose wastewater comes from uses of water that are considered to be domestic in application ofarticle L. 213-10-2 of the Environment Code is entitled, at his r…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 312-36

Aid is awarded in the form of a grant.The amount of aid is set as follows:1° For fiction projects, the amount of aid is set at:a) For series projects : 15,000, including a maximum of €10,000 for autho…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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