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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Searches

Article 706-94

…estigation or an investigation into one of the offences falling within the scope of Articles 706-73 and 706-73-1, the person whose home is to be searched is in police custody or is being held in anoth…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Import procedures

Article R5138-7

…d by written confirmation from the competent authority of the exporting third country that:1° The standards of good manufacturing practice applicable to the establishment manufacturing the exported ac…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Application for authorisation

Article A212-7-3-2

Applicants may provide any additional information to support their application.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Content of the project management contract

Article L2422-7

The project management contract is concluded in writing, regardless of the amount involved, and sets out, on pain of nullity :1° The work which is the subject of the contract, the responsibilities ent…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article 706-25

For the trial of accused adults, the rules relating to the composition and operation of the assize court are set by the provisions of article 698-6. For the trial of accused minors aged at least sixte…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title II: Management of copyright and related rights by an organisation

Article R329-7

…r Article L. 311-6, if it: 1° Proves, by any means, the professional qualifications of its managers and corporate officers by reason of: a) Their status as authors or holders of neighbouring rights; b…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Duties of pharmacist-biologists.

Article R4235-73

…iologist may only include all or some of the following information on these documents: 1° Telephone and fax number ; 2° Bank account number; 3° The activities carried out as set out in the prefectoral…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Special provisions for certain employees whose remuneration normally includes the provision of food or accommodation.

Article D141-7

Hotel, café and restaurant staff receive a salary calculated on the basis of forty-three hours paid at the rate of the minimum growth wage, the salary thus established corresponding to a weekly attend…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative penalties

Article L232-23-3-7

…This period may be reduced by up to half, depending on the degree of fault of the person concerned and the circumstances of the case.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2 : Decision of the departmental cinematographic development commission

Article L212-10-1

…applications for authorisation submitted at least ten days before the decision is taken. The mayor and the applicant are notified of the decision within ten days. The film ombudsman is also notified.

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