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Showing 97819790 of 16677 articles for Art. 25 Oct 1989 — BRDA 6/90 p. 6

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 3: Professional contributions

Article L115-15

…eclarations mentioned in 3° of Article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L311-4

…aware of a report pursuant to articles…

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

Article R221-22

…ld any property belonging to the debtor or if he refuses to reply, a record of this shall be drawn up. This shall be delivered or served on the third party with a prominent indication of the penalty p…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Conditions and implementation

Article R511-8

…testing to the diligence required by Article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 312-12

…he procedures set out in 2° of Article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 312-16

…the periods provided for in articles…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Investment allowances

Article 411-14

…production account under 1° of article…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-8

The commercial agent is not entitled to the commission provided for in Article L. 134-6 if it is due, pursuant to Article L. 134-7, to the previous commercial agent, unless circumstances make it equit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Recruitment.

Article L1221-7

The information mentioned in article L. 1221-6 and communicated in writing by a job applicant may be examined under conditions that preserve his/her anonymity. The terms and conditions for the applica…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions relating to Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion.

Article R361-2

…Maritime Prefect are exercised by the authorities mentioned inarticle 1 of decree no. 2005-1514 of 6 December 2005 relating to the overseas organisation of State action at sea.

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