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Showing 79517960 of 25872 articles for Art. Cass. 1ère civ. 10-10-2012 n° 11-17.891

French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R3351-3

For the application of the regulatory provisions of Book I in the Wallis and Futuna Islands:1° In article R. 3121-6, the words: "and that a report be sent to the European Commission if it so requests"…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: National biovigilance system

Article R1211-33

The Agence de la biomédecine is responsible for implementing the biovigilance system. Within this framework, the Agency: 1° Leads and coordinates the actions of the various parties involved; 2° Ensure…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-16

The single, simplified declaration makes it possible to comply with : 1° The declarations provided for by the following provisions, or required for their application: a) Articles 87 A and 87-0 A of th…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Composition, organisation and operation

Article L7345-4

To finance the mission mentioned in Article L. 7345-1, the proceeds of the tax provided for inArticle 300 bis of the General Tax Code are allocated to the Employment Platforms Social Relations Authori…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Withholding

Article L335-15

I. - When goods suspected of infringing copyright or related rights are detained after a request mentioned in Article L. 335-10 has been accepted, goods transported in small consignments may be destro…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
19° quinquies : Tax reduction granted for the capital financing of cinematographic or audiovisual works

Article 199 unvicies

1. Taxpayers domiciled in France within the meaning of Article 4 B benefit from a tax reduction in respect of cash subscriptions, made between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2023, to the initial capit…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Specific provisions for victims of violence and offences committed within a couple or within the family

Article D1-12

I.-The terms under which, pursuant to 10° of Article 10-2 and article 10-5-1, victims of violence have the right, when their medical examination has been requested by an officer or agent of the judici…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L3351-1

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this Title, the following provisions shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands to concession contracts entered into by the State or its public establishme…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 9: Special provisions for forestry savings companies governed by Article L. 214-121.

Article R214-163

Exchanges and sales of woodlands and forests, interest shares in forestry groupings or shares in companies whose sole purpose is to hold woodlands and forests by forest savings companies must comply w…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties

Article L242-18-2

A trader who has incurred shipping costs with a view to bringing the digital content into conformity on a tangible medium is obliged to reimburse them no later than fourteen days from the day on which…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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