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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions relating to the works

Article 511-5

The physical elements of cinematographic works are identified and inventoried.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions relating to the works

Article 511-4

…orks are eligible for aid for the restoration and digitisation of cinematographic heritage works if:1° They are of particular heritage interest and are intended for public distribution;2° They have be…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Conditions relating to the works

Article 721-7

The management of foreign exploitation rights for cinematographic works, in particular the signing of sales contracts and the collection of the corresponding royalties, is carried out by corporate off…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Regional and continuing vocational training funds.

Article L4332-1

The costs of vocational training are compensated in accordance with the procedure set out in Articles L. 1614-1, L. 1614-2 and L. 1614-3. A regional fund for continuing vocational training is created…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1° : Definition

Article 428

1° (Repealed) 2° The product of the fermentation of fresh grape marc with water and sugar is considered to be sugar wine.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and internal control

Article L533-29-1

…s, policies, processes and systems in place to identify, measure, manage and monitor the following: 1° The significant causes and effects of risks to clients and any significant impact on own funds; 2…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title V: Provisions relating to the Central Pricing Office.

Article R250-2

…cal liability pursuant to article L. 251-1, only if the insurance has been requested by registered letter or by electronic registered letter, with acknowledgement of receipt, from the registered offic…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 3: Filing of accounting documents and declaration of confidentiality of annual accounts

Article A123-61-1

…accounts confidentiality statement provided for in the first paragraph of Article R. 123-111-1 is set out in Annex 1-5 to this book.A standard model for the declaration of confidentiality of the annu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Definitions.

Article L7121-2

The following in particular are considered to be performing artists:1° Lyric artists ;2° dramatic artists3° choreographic artists ;4° Variety artists5° Musician ;6° chansonnier ;7° Complementary artis…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Bills of exchange and promissory notes

Article L314-21

The the provisions of Article L. 511-5 of the French Commercial Code shall apply to bills of exchange and promissory notes subscribed or endorsed by borrowers, even those of full age, in connection wi…

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