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Showing 99119920 of 60652 articles for Art. CISG adopted 11 April 1980 – in force for France 1 January 1988

French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Procedural provisions and respect for the rights of policyholders and creditors

Article R311-18

For the purposes of Article L. 311-50, the resolution college shall present to potential acquirers the terms and timetable for the transfer of securities implemented under the procedure provided for i…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Procedural provisions and respect for the rights of policyholders and creditors

Article R311-17

Measures taken by the resolution board pursuant to Articles L. 311-29 to L. 311-48 may be relied on against third parties without further formality, as soon as they are published on the website of the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Single chapter: Financial aid for the restoration and digitisation of cinematographic heritage works

Article 511-1

Financial aid is granted selectively within the meaning of…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Contracts for the decoration of public buildings above the European thresholds

Article R2372-15

The provisions of article R. 2172-17 apply.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Supporting documents and other evidence relating to the conditions for participation

Article R2343-12

The provisions of article R. 2143-12 apply.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Supporting documents and other evidence relating to the conditions for participation

Article R2343-13

Where the award of a defence or security contract requires the holding of protected data, the purchaser shall require candidates to provide evidence of their ability to process, store and transmit suc…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Information for purchasers of recording media subject to private copy levies

Article R311-12

The authority competent to impose administrative fines for breaches of Article L. 311-4-1 is the administrative authority designated by article R. 141-4 of the Consumer Code. Prior to any decision, th…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Information for purchasers of recording media subject to private copy levies

Article R311-10

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Local missions for the professional and social integration of young people.

Article L5314-1

Local missions for the professional and social integration of young people may be set up by the State, local authorities, public establishments, professional and trade union organisations and associat…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Allowances for holders of mandates at the Assembly of French Guyana

Article L7125-19

The maximum allowances voted by the Assembly of French Guiana for the actual performance of the duties of councillor to the Assembly of French Guiana are determined by applying to the reference term m…

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