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Showing 65216530 of 60652 articles for Art. CISG adopted 11 April 1980 – in force for France 1 January 1988

French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Out-of-court settlement procedure.

Article R1142-15

If the Chairman or a Deputy Chairman considers, either on the basis of the supporting documents referred to in Article R. 1142-13, or on the basis of the observations of the expert(s) to whom he has s…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Out-of-court settlement procedure.

Article R1142-18

…has suffered damage has been consolidated after the date on which the Commission issued its first opinion, or when new damage attributable to a worsening of the person's condition requires a new asses…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conciliation procedure.

Article R1142-19

The conciliation commission examines : 1° Disputes relating to the rights of patients and users of the healthcare system involving a healthcare professional or establishment within its jurisdiction; 2…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Out-of-court settlement procedure.

Article R1142-14

In order to assess whether the damage suffered is of the serious nature referred to in II of Article L. 1142-1, the Chairman or a Deputy Chairman may submit the supporting documents referred to in Art…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article 223-18

The decision to award aid is taken after consultation with the Film Distribution Aid Committee.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Common provisions

Article 223-19

The Commission des aides à la distribution cinématographique may propose changes to the distribution forecasts announced by the company in order to ensure better distribution of cinematographic works.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Donation and use of elements and products of the human body.

Article L1542-12

For their application in New Caledonia and French Polynesia : a) In Article L. 1245-1, the last two paragraphs do not apply ; b) Article L. 1245-5 is replaced by the following provisions: Art.L. 1245-…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Provisions relating to the recognition and enforcement by the French authorities of a European protection order

Article 696-102

When deciding to recognise the European protection order, the liberty and custody judge determines the protective measures provided for by French law to ensure the victim's protection. The measure ado…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: DEFENCE OR SECURITY CONTRACTS AWARDED WITHOUT PRIOR ADVERTISING OR COMPETITION

Article R2322-13

The purchaser may award, without prior advertising or competitive tendering, a contract relating to the provision of sea and air transport services for the armed forces or security forces of a Member…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: The Managing Director

Article R6123-13

The Chief Executive Officer : 1° Prepares, signs jointly with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and executes the three-year objectives and performance agreement provided for in Article L. 6123-11…

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