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Showing 37913800 of 55089 articles for Art. CA Bordeaux 2-3-2022 n° 18/04413

French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Classified tourist resorts.

Article R133-37

…to in article L. 133-13. To this end, they must a) Offer tourist accommodation of various types and categories; b) For all publics and during tourist periods, offer cultural creations and events, faci…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Regional nature parks.

Article D343-3

…regulatory part of the code de l'environnement.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Marinas and anchorages.

Article D341-3

The rules relating to the occupation of the public river domain with a view to the development, organisation and management of anchorage areas and light facilities are set out in this section and in a…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Penalties and remedies

Article L261-3

…sponsible for culture on the transferring producer in the event of failure to comply with the notification obligation set out in Article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2 : Art cinematographic works

Article D210-3

…raphic production is not widely distributed in France; 4° A revival of a film of artistic or historical interest, and in particular a film considered to be a "classic of the screen"; 5° A short-lived…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Approval of works

Article D332-3

Approval for an audiovisual work is obtained before the filming is completed.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Global performance contract

Article L2171-3

…efined in particular in terms of level of activity, quality of service, energy efficiency or ecological impact.The comprehensive performance contract includes measurable performance commitments.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Procedure with negotiation

Article L2124-3

The procedure with negotiation is a procedure whereby the purchaser negotiates the terms of the contract with one or more economic operators.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Fiscal sustainability study

Article L2212-3

Before deciding to use a partnership contract, the purchaser must carry out a budgetary sustainability study that assesses the impact of the contract on public finances and the availability of funds.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Procedure with negotiation

Article L2324-3

The provisions of article L. 2124-3 apply.

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