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Showing 22512260 of 29809 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 6-12-1982

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2 : Commission nationale d'aménagement cinématographique (National Cinematographic Development Commission)

Article L212-6-6

The Commission nationale d'aménagement cinématographique is made up of : 1° A member of the Conseil d'Etat appointed by the vice-president of the Conseil d'Etat, chairman; 2° A member of the Cour des…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation of the College of Experts

Article R1142-63-6

The College meets when convened by its Chairman, who sets the agenda. It may only deliberate if at least half of the members in office are present, excluding the Chairman. If this is not the case, a n…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Physiotherapists.

Article L4321-6

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat determines the acts, in particular massage and medical gymnastics, which are authorised to be carried out by persons holding the final examination or diploma issued by t…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Measures to prevent and manage banking crises

Article L613-62

I. - The provisions of this article shall apply where there is no agreement between the European Union and a State which is not a member of the Union and where an existing agreement does not deal with…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Consumer rights

Article L224-25-12

The trader provides digital content or a digital service in accordance with the contract and the criteria set out in Article L. 224-25-14. Where the contract provides for a one-off supply of digital c…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Intervention by the family court

Article 373-2-12

Prior to any decision setting the terms and conditions for the exercise of parental authority and visiting rights or entrusting the children to a third party, the judge may commission any qualified pe…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: House arrest with electronic surveillance

Article 142-12-1

Notwithstanding the provisions of article 142-5, house arrest enforced under mobile electronic surveillance may be ordered when the person is under investigation for violence or threats, punishable by…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-12-2

The Scientific, Medical and Training Council meets at least once a year, convened by its Chairman. The agenda is set by the Chairman.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-12-1

The Scientific, Medical and Training Council is consulted by the Board of Directors on : 1° the institution's research programme and the research activities to which it contributes; 2° the institution…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Authorisation

Article R212-10-12

Subject to the submission of the application for accreditation in accordance with the procedures and timetable laid down by the academic regional rector and after receiving the opinion of the national…

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