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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Substantial difference

Article A212-216

The substantial difference within the meaning of article R. 212-90-1 and 3° of article R. 212-93 that may exist between the declarant's professional qualification and the professional qualification re…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Foreign nationals staying as au pairs

Article L426-22

A foreigner aged between eighteen and thirty who is taken in temporarily by a family of a different nationality with whom he or she has no family ties, with the aim of improving his or her language sk…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special case of payment instruments with personalised security data

Article L133-20

After informing the payment service provider or the entity designated by the latter, in accordance with article L. 133-17, for the purpose of blocking the payment instrument, the payer shall not bear…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Referrals to the Agency by bodies represented on its Board of Directors

Article R1413-28

Referrals to the Agency by organisations represented on the Board of Directors in application of the first paragraph of article L. 1413-5 must be sent by the head of the organisation, or by its repres…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Calculation for broadcasting on television services

Article 211-29

…shers are subject to the tax provided for in…

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

Article 223-26

…phic works. However, the six cinematographic works may be exceptionally spread over these two years;2° Have submitted an application for aid for a specific work for at least three cinematographic work…

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

Article 223-25

Selective financial aid is awarded each year to distribution companies that are doing a good job but are in a fragile financial position and have poor economic prospects.

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

Article 223-28

…ell as compliance with the commitments made in the aid agreement for the allocation of previous aid;2° The size of the company;3° The company's structural costs;4° The financial situation of the compa…

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

Article 223-27

…nths or hired less than four years ago on open-ended contracts, and related social security charges;2° Expenditure relating to promotional and innovation activities using digital communication methods…

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

Article 223-29

Structural aid is subject to compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Uni…

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