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Showing 15311540 of 29557 articles for Art. 5 janv. 1983 + Cass. 3e civ.

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

Article 511-12

…5° of article L. 111-2 of the Code du cinéma et de l'image animée.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article L6264-5

In application of article LO 6271-5, a global grant for school construction and equipment is instituted in order to help compensate for the net increases in charges for the collectivity of Saint-Barth…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section: Units for difficult patients.

Article R3222-5

…host département or, in Paris, by the Police Prefect;4° By the psychiatrist in charge of the unit ;5° By the general practitioner or psychiatrist in private practice treating the patient;6° By the ps…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Application of laws and regulations in Saint-Martin

Article D6313-5

…ticles R. * 4433-24 to R. * 4433-32 and R. 4433-33 to R. 4433-36 are not applicable to Saint-Martin;5° Articles R. 4434-1 and R. 4434-2 are not applicable to Saint-Martin;

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D112-5

…nservation and restoration of movable sporting heritage under the conditions defined by article L. 452-1 of the French Heritage Code; 3° Has a department responsible for welcoming the public, dissemin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article L1337-5

The following is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of 15,000 euros: 1° Carrying out an activity or using a process, device or substance prohibited under Article L. 1333-4 ; 2° Exposing…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Staff and operating expenses

Article R1423-51

…ties and security ;2° Compensation for the industrial tribunal activities listed in article R. 1423-55 within the limits and conditions set by decree. The request for reimbursement to the employers of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Control of legality of public contracts

Article R2131-5

…in the consultation documents; > The minutes and reports of the consultation; The tender documents 5° The minutes and reports of the tendering committee and the opinions of the competition jury, with…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorisation (R)

Article R2223-57

…ence, prior training or professional qualifications laid down by the articles L. 2223-47 to L. 2223-51;5° An up-to-date list of the staff employed by the public authority, company, association or esta…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-5

In dealings with third parties, the managing partner binds the company by acts falling within the corporate purpose. If there is more than one managing partner, they hold the powers provided for in th…

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