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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-24

…R. 221-23. This declaration is mentioned in the deed. A copy of the s…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to certain properties

Article R162-3

…R. 162-2 remains at the debtor's disposal.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R311-5

…R. 322-15 unless it relates to procedural acts subsequent to this. In…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Investment of sums held in the automatic cinema exhibition account

Article 232-15

…articles 123-4 and 123-5 and the allocation of the advances provided fo…

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

Article 412-12

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 5: Support for theatrical distribution

Article 422-28

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Expenditure

Article D71-113-2

…nt or at disposal, nor to land, with the exception of deposit land, nor to collections and works of art.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Multi-annual local plan for integration and employment

Article R5131-3

…L. 522-1 of the Code de l'action sociale et des familles.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classification committee reports and opinions

Article R211-6

…article R. 211-13 or one of the specific performance bans provided for in artic…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter IX: Provisions applicable to French Guiana

Article R422-4

For the application of this code in French Guyana: a) The words: "academic regional rector" are replaced by the word: "prefect"; b) The words: "academic regional delegate for youth, commitment and spo…

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