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Showing 51015110 of 9051 articles for Art. 158 · CE 18 June 1990 n° 61022 · CE 16 July 2008 n° 277180 · CE 16 June 2004 n° 235647

French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-15

…nuary 2009, the persons mentioned in article R. 342-14 must first be approved by the technical service for ski lifts and guided transport. This approval is issued for a maximum of five years under the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 4 : Digital equipment for cinemas cinematographic establishments

Article L213-17

The amount of the contribution provided for in article L. 213-16 is negotiated between the parties on fair, transparent and objective terms, so that it remains less than the difference between the cos…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Samples taken from a living person.

Article R1211-9

When elements of the human body are collected during a medical procedure under the conditions provided for in article L. 1245-2, the health care establishment shall bear the costs of the medical biolo…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Relations between the High Council and its foreign counterparts

Article R821-22

The procedures by which the Chairman of the High Council or the General Rapporteur exercise the powers provided for in Articles R. 821-16 à R. 821-19 and those resulting from the agreements provided f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Second-hand equipment

Article R4312-9

…be made available or hired for non-professional sporting or leisure activities, subject to compliance with the provisions of article R. 4313-16: 1° Riders' helmets ; 2° Equipment for protection again…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable income

Article 157

…gion which meet the following conditions:a. Their nature is directly related to the investment financed;b. Their amount over the life of the loan does not exceed 5% of the issue price.4° Pensions, ben…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 4: The National Safety Commission for Sports Venues

Article R312-24

The term of office of the members of the Commission appointed in application of 2° of article R. 312-22 ends on 30 June of the year following the Summer Olympic Games. Any member who loses the capacit…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-41-2

Credit institutions and finance companies whose subsidiaries include at least one credit institution, investment firm or financial institution within the meaning of Article L. 511-21, or which hold an…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Appointments committees

Article L511-99

Without prejudice to other provisions applicable in this area, the Appointments Committee shall set a target for the balanced representation of women and men on the Board of Directors, the Supervisory…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Compensation for distribution costs

Article 917-10

Where all the invoices submitted with the application have been paid by the recipient company, the direct grant will be paid in a single instalment when the aid is granted.Where only some of the invoi…

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