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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 9: Provisions relating to the judicial supervision of dangerous persons convicted of a felony or misdemeanour

Article 723-37

…rm of criminal imprisonment of fifteen years or more for one of the offences referred to in article 706-53-13, the regional court referred to in Article 706-53-15 may, in accordance with the procedure…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Training of lenders and intermediaries

Article L314-24

…kills concerning the preparation, offer and granting of credit agreements referred to in Article L. 313-1, the provision of the advice service referred to in articles L. 313-13 and L. 313-14 and, wher…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 7: Transformation and merger.

Article L5842-10

I. - The articles L. 5211-41 to L. 5211-41-3 are applicable in French Polynesia subject to the adaptations provided for in II, III and IV.II. - For the application of articles L. 5211-41, L. 5211-41-1…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-123-10-1

…imentation, de l'environnement et du travail with the information provided for in 2° of Article R. 5141-123-9 and 1° of Article R. 5141-123-10. He is also exempt from providing the information mention…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 312-7

…arded on completion of one of the following courses are considered as artistic training for authors:1° Training provided :a) From a French or European higher art school;b) From any school that is a me…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 322-7

The author, or at least one of the authors on the creative team, can provide proof of specific training in the field of video games or of involvement in the creation of at least one video game made av…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 321-7

Selective financial support is available for writing immersive work projects.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions relating to beneficiaries

Article 722-3

The beneficiaries of aid for the promotion of audiovisual works abroad are production or distribution companies.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions relating to beneficiaries

Article 721-3

The beneficiaries of aid for the promotion of cinematographic works abroad are foreign sales companies which, as assignees or agents, have exploitation rights for the marketing of cinematographic work…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and award conditions

Article 723-3

…the "MEDIA" sub-programme of the "Creative Europe" programme, provided for in Regulation (EU) No 2021/818 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing the "Creative Europe…

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