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Showing 31513160 of 14329 articles for Art. CE 8-11-1978 n° 8603

French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Exceptions to the protection of business secrecy

Article L151-8

In proceedings relating to an infringement of business secrecy, secrecy is not enforceable where it was obtained, used or disclosed:1° To exercise the right to freedom of expression and communication,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-8

…e of them. They are subject to the incompatibilities set out in article L. 822-11-3, without prejudice to the possibility of being appointed to carry out the missions provided for in Articles L. 225-1…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-8

The regional chambers of commerce and industry oversee and support the activities of the Ile-de-France territorial and departmental chambers attached to them. They define a regional strategy for the n…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: General rules governing UCITS

Article L214-8

Subject to the provisions of article L. 214-8-7, a fonds commun de placement, which does not have legal personality, is a co-ownership of financial instruments and deposits, the units of which are iss…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: French blood establishment and army blood transfusion centre

Article L1222-8

…re laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat; 2° Income from ancillary activities; 3° Fees for services rendered established by decree under the conditions laid down byarticle 5 of order no. 59-2 of 2…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Categories of revenue

Article L2331-8

Non-tax revenue from the investment section may include in particular:

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Principle of free administration

Article D1111-8

…ts;2° Article L. 1111-11 applies to subsidies directly related to tangible fixed assets, with the exception of those relating solely to technical equipment and tools, which are financed by legal entit…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Regional Intervention Fund

Article L1435-8

A regional intervention fund finances, by decision of the regional health agencies, actions, experiments and, where appropriate, structures contributing to :1° Promoting health and preventing illness,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Chiropodists.

Article L4322-8

…has a national disciplinary chamber presided over by a member of the Conseil d'Etat, in active service or honorary, with at least the rank of Conseiller d'Etat, appointed by the Vice-President of the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: Residence permits on humanitarian grounds

Article R425-8

A foreign national holding a temporary residence permit bearing the wording "private and family life" issued under the conditions set out in article R. 425-5 will benefit from access to the reception,…

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