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Showing 11611170 of 62625 articles for Art. 3° and Art. 212

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation of the classification committee

Article R211-36

…tes are cast by secret ballot. However, in the event of a tie, the chairman shall announce his vote and shall have the casting vote.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Provisions specific to 1°: "resuscitation and paediatric intensive care", 2°: "resuscitation and paediatric intensive care" and 3°: "derogatory multi-purpose paediatric intensive care".

Article D6124-33

The medical team of the paediatric resuscitation referral unit, paediatric intensive care unit and contiguous paediatric intensive care unit includes at least:1° doctors specialising in paediatrics, a…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Substitution of the user for the modelling agency in the event of insufficient security

Article R7123-38

…n respect of the services provided by the models on behalf of this user. This rule applies notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary and the obligations that arise for the modelling agency from th…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Substitution of the user for the modelling agency in the event of insufficient security

Article R7123-39

The employees and the social security bodies have a direct claim against the user thus substituted for the sums still owed to the modelling agency by this user for the provision of the employees.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
D. - Claiming seized objects.

Article 376

…e fraud.1a. However, where the fraudulent goods or goods used to conceal the fraud have been seized and provided that they are not prohibited under customs regulations, the goods may be released, with…

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French Customs CodeIn force
B. - Action in warranty.

Article 374

1. The confiscation of seized goods may be pursued against the drivers or declarants. 2. Where the owner of the goods is known, confiscation of the goods seized, with the exception of those prohibited…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Right of communication

Article L811-3

Without prejudice to any professional secrecy other than medical secrecy, the authorities and private individuals mentioned in 1° to 8° of Article L. 811-4 shall transmit to the competent administrati…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Right of communication

Article R811-3

The competent administrative authority referred to in article L. 811-3 is the departmental prefect.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Eligible start-up costs

Article D331-37

The rules relating to expenditure giving entitlement to the tax credit for video game creation expenditure are set out in Articles 46 quater-0 YZG to 46 quater-0 YZI of Annex III to the General Tax Co…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 3: Stimulus measures for the video publishing of cinematographic and audiovisual works

Article 916-37

The amount of selective grants awarded during 2020 in application of 1° and 2° of article 611-22 is subject to an increase when they have been awarded for the edition or re-edition of cinematographic…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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