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Showing 101110 of 60652 articles for Art. CISG adopted 11 April 1980 – in force for France 1 January 1988

French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to New Caledonia

Article R762-11

I. - Subject to the adaptations provided for in II, Article R. 440-1 is applicable in New Caledonia in the version resulting from Decree no. 2014-498 of 16 May 2014.II. - For the application of I:1° A…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions specific to French Polynesia

Article R763-11

I. - Subject to the adaptations provided for in II, Article R. 440-1 is applicable in French Polynesia, in the version resulting from Decree no. 2014-498 of 16 May 2014.II. - For the application of I:…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Commission responsible for applications for authorisation to practise from successful candidates in knowledge verification tests

Article R4111-11

The committee issues a reasoned opinion by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairman has the casting vote. In the event of an unfavourable opinion, the commission may propose to the Minister…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions specific to the Wallis and Futuna Islands

Article R764-11

I. - Subject to the adaptations provided for in II, Article R. 440-1 is applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, in the version resulting from Decree no. 2014-498 of 16 May 2014.II. - For the appl…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Rights of foreign nationals in waiting zones

Article R343-11

Where, within the jurisdiction of the court of appeal, it is not possible to appoint one of the persons appearing on the list provided for in article R. 343-2 or where this list has not yet been drawn…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
c: Calculating individual income

Article 116

For each tax period, the mass of distributed income determined in accordance with the provisions of articles 109 to 115 ter is considered to be allocated between the beneficiaries, for the assessment…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
c: Calculating individual income

Article 117

In the event that the total amount of distributed income exceeds the total amount of distributions as it results from the declarations of the legal entity referred to in Article 116, the latter is ask…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter VIII: Adoption

Article 1167

Actions for the purposes of adoption fall within the scope of non-contentious matters.

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 3: Shipment and conduct abroad of goods intended for export.

Article 115

1. Once customs formalities have been completed, goods intended for export by sea or air must be placed on board ships or aircraft immediately. 2. Goods which are to be exported by land must be taken…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 3: Shipment and conduct abroad of goods intended for export.

Article 118

Commanders of the national navy leaving ports must complete all the formalities to which captains of merchant ships are subject.

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