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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Measures to boost cinema distribution

Article 916-12

For sums held in the automatic account of distribution companies that were due to expire on 31 December 2020, the period referred to in 2° of article 123-8 is extended by one year.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Increased rates for calculating sums representing automatic aid

Article 919-12

For the period between 30 June 2021 and 28 September 2021, the calculation rates are set at :- 138.50% when the amount of revenue generated by feature films is less than or equal to €307,500;- 130.51%…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Judicial transfers of administration and early liquidation of participation claims.

Article 1291

The actions provided for in paragraphs 1 and 3 of article 1426 and to the articles 1429 and 1580 of the Civil Code are governed by the rules applicable to applications for separation of property.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conformity, safety and enhancement of products and services

Article L511-12

Officers are empowered to investigate and record: 1° Infringements of the regulatory provisions adopted pursuant to II of article L. 231-1, articles L. 231-5, L. 231-6, L. 236-1, L. 236-2 and L. 236-4…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Public companies and public industrial and commercial establishments.

Article L2522-12

In the absence of special procedures instituted in accordance with Article L. 2522-9, collective labour disputes in public undertakings and public industrial and commercial establishments with statuto…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Management, administrative and executive bodies

Article L323-12

The articles of association or general regulations of the organisations shall provide for procedures ensuring the prevention and handling of conflicts of interest which may arise in the performance of…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibited activities, checks and investigations

Article L232-12

…may take biological samples intended to reveal the use of prohibited methods or to detect the presence of prohibited substances in the body. Only the persons mentioned in article L. 232-11 and who are…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Secondment contract and timeshare company.

Article L1252-12

The timeshare company can provide its user companies with advice on skills management and training.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Ski lifts and ski runs.

Article L342-12

The provisions relating to ski-lift operators may be laid down in accordance with the legal, administrative and financial procedures defined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Surveillance and rescue organisation plan

Article A322-12

The lifeguard and rescue organisation plan referred to in article D. 322-16 is drawn up by the operator of the bathing establishment with paid access. It forms part of the general safety organisation…

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