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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Proceedings with compulsory representation.

Article 905

The president of the chamber seised, of his own motion or at the request of a party, shall fix the days and times on which the case will be called at short notice on the day indicated, where the appea…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Points scale for works in the animation genre

Article D331-49

For the "Nationality of creators and creative collaborators" group, a maximum of 23 points are allocated as follows: 1° One of the authors from the following list: director, scriptwriter: 2 points; 2°…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L6355-9

Drawing up internal regulations that do not include the provisions required by article L. 6352-3 is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Simplified joint stock companies.

Article L227-9

The Articles of Association determine the decisions that must be taken collectively by the shareholders in the forms and under the conditions that they provide. However, the powers vested in the extra…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Revitalisation of employment areas.

Article L1233-90

The maisons de l'emploi may participate, under conditions laid down by agreement with the companies concerned, in the implementation of measures relating to the revitalisation of employment areas.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Deposit.

Article R3332-4

The regulations of the company savings plan referred to in articles L. 3332-7 and L. 3332-9 are filed, together with the appendices relating to the selection criteria and the list of investment instru…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Appearance of the accused

Article 410-1

When the accused summoned under the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of Article 410 does not appear and the sentence he or she is facing is equal to or greater than two years' imprisonme…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Offences relating to financial instruments

Article L744-14

I.-The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, subject to the provisions of II, in the wording indicated in th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Inspections and investigations

Article L621-9-3

In the context of the inspections and investigations referred to in Articles L. 621-9 and L. 621-9-1, professional secrecy may not be invoked against the Autorité des marchés financiers or, where appl…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Merger of mutual insurance companies

Article R322-106-4

Where the merger involves a portfolio transfer under the conditions laid down in Article L. 324-1 and one or more of the companies involved in the merger have issued securities under the conditions la…

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