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Showing 461470 of 31106 articles for Art. Cass. 2e civ. 23-6-2016 n° 15-21.408

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Calculation of sums entered in the automatic cinema exhibition account

Article 232-7

The sums calculated may under no circumstances be less than the amount that would result from applying a rate of 30% to the total amount of tax paid in respect of the cinema in question.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Actions against those responsible for the damage.

Article R3122-23

Copies of decisions given at first instance and, where applicable, on appeal, in proceedings in which the Office is not involved are sent to the Office by the Registry or the Secretariat of the Regist…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Special provisions for securitisation undertakings or sub-funds of securitisation undertakings carrying insurance risks

Article D214-237

A securitisation undertaking covered by this subparagraph may enter into contracts transferring insurance risks under the conditions laid down in its articles of association or its regulations, subjec…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Authorisation to practise for holders of evidence of formal qualifications as a doctor obtained in the province of Quebec

Article D4111-23

The Conseil national de l'ordre or the conseil départemental will acknowledge receipt of the application within one month of its receipt. During this month, it will inform the interested party of any…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Breach of contract

Article R6222-23

An apprentice who wishes to terminate his contract if he obtains the diploma or qualification being prepared for, in application of article L. 6222-19, must inform the employer in writing at least one…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Court reconciliation software

Article 230-26

Software covered by this chapter may under no circumstances be used for the purposes of administrative investigations, nor for any purpose other than that defined in article 230-20.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 232-26

Aid may only be granted if the sums entered in the automatic cinema exhibition account and the advances to which the beneficiary is entitled are insufficient. These sums and advances must be used in f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Seizure operations

Article R3252-23

The attachment deed is notified to the employer. A copy is sent to the debtor by ordinary letter, indicating that if the employer changes, the seizure will continue with the new employer.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Halls, markets and public weights

Article L2224-23

Communes may set up public weighing, measuring and gauging offices where anyone may have their goods weighed and gauged on payment of a fee. Recourse to these offices is compulsory only in the event o…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Payment Security Observatory

Article R142-23

The Chairman of the Payment Card Security Observatory is appointed from among its members by the Minister for the Economy. The Chairman's term of office is three years and is renewable. In the event o…

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