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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Controls.

Article R814-42

Every three years, each professional is subject to an inspection covering all of his or her activity. As an exception to the previous paragraph, the person mentioned in III of Article L. 812-2 is subj…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Controls.

Article R814-44

I. - Before the end of the third quarter of each year, the President of the National Council shall submit for the approval of the Minister of Justice, a list of court-appointed administrators and cour…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Controls.

Article R814-48

…Registration and Disciplinary Commission, the coordinating magistrate mentioned in l'article R. 811-40, the President of the Conseil national and, depending on the case, the President of the relevant…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Controls

Article A814-4

The auditors appointed, in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 814-45, in order to carry out the checks on judicial administrators and judicial representatives shall concurrently and personal…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Approvals

Article D4622-48

Each prevention and occupational health service is approved by the Regional Director for the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity, after consulting the occupational health inspector.The Regional…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Approvals

Article D4622-49

…ts of this Title, in particular those of the national approval specifications defined in Article D. 4622-49-1. Reasons shall be given for any refusal of approval.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-46

…R. 211-29 for an opinion, which meets under the conditions set out in articles R. 211-36 to D. 211-44. In the light of this opinion, the Minister determines the classification measure and, where appl…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-47

…ges other than those being recorded complies with the percentage stipulated in 1° of article R. 211-45; 4° The synopsis or a detailed presentation of the work or document; 5° Where applicable, a summa…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-45

As an exception to the provisions of sections 1 to 3, the Minister responsible for culture issues a cinematographic exhibition licence under the conditions set out in this sub-section:1° Either for an…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-48

…applicable, the duration of the interval and the duration of images other than those being filmed; 4° The classification measure and, where applicable, the warning attached to it, as determined by th…

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