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Showing 34113420 of 45101 articles for Art. 151 septies B · CSS Art. L 131-6

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Specific investment for certain animated works

Article 211-68

Preparation expenses are those mentioned in article…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Postponement of transfer

Article R751-6

The provisions of articles R. 732-6, R. 733-1, R. 733-3 and R. 733-5 to R. 733-13 are applicable to foreign nationals assigned to residence pursuant to article L. 751-6.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation for the preparation and supply of certain allergens.

Article R4211-6

After the authorisation provided for in Article L. 4211-6 has been issued, the manufacturing and preparation methods and the control techniques mentioned in 5° and 6° of Article R. 4211-1 are modified…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Exclusion of specialised cinemas

Article D311-6

An exhibitor may opt for the specialisation of a cinema provided that the majority of its programming, during the cinematographic quarter preceding that in which the option is exercised, consists of c…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Wholesale distribution

Article R5124-61

Without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé by Article L. 5124-3, the wholesale distribution of medicinal products to a natural…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Commercial facilities.

Article A750-6

Persons who so request may be provided with the following information: A. - Categories of information recorded in connection with the processing of applications: A-1. Description of the application A-…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Extradition procedure under ordinary law

Article 696-22

If the person claimed is at liberty when the decision of the government authorising extradition is no longer subject to appeal, the Attorney General may order the search for and arrest of the person c…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 231-6

Direct grants are awarded for the award of the labels provided for in article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 1: Apprehension in the hands of the person liable to surrender

Article R222-6

In the specific case where the asset has been apprehended in order to be remitted to a pledgee, the act of remittance or apprehension is deemed to constitute a seizure in the custody of the creditor a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Conversion into an attachment for sale

Article R524-6

The sale is carried out in accordance with the terms set out in articles…

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