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Showing 27412750 of 35573 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 30-4-2003 n° 525

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Local authorities

Article L2221-4

The régies mentioned in articles L. 2221-1 et L. 2221-2 are endowed with: 1° Either legal personality and financial autonomy, if the municipal council or the syndicate committee has so decided; 2° Or…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article D321-4

The policies mentioned in article D. 321-1 are taken out on production of a certificate, in particular to the officials of the Ministry of Sports authorised in application of article L. 111-3. This do…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Responsibilities.

Article L2353-4

The European Company Committee meets at least once a year. The annual meeting focuses in particular on 1° The economic and financial situation of the European Company, its subsidiaries and establishme…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Drinks outlets.

Article L3352-4

The following is punishable by a fine of €3,750: 1° Making a change in the person of the owner or manager of a café or public house selling drinks for consumption on the premises, as referred to in ar…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Taxes specific to resorts

Article L2333-49

Companies operating ski-lift equipment may be subject in mountain areas to a municipal tax on gross receipts from the sale of transport tickets, the proceeds of which are paid into the municipal budge…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Solidarity grant for the equipment of local authorities and their groupings affected by climatic or geological events

Article R1613-4

The following are eligible for the compensation mentioned in Article L. 1613-6, under the conditions set out in Article R. 1613-5, the following assets:1° Road infrastructure and engineering structure…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: The Managing Director's right to derogate

Article R1435-41

The derogation must meet the following conditions: 1° It must be justified by a reason of general interest and the existence of local circumstances; 2° It must have the effect of simplifying administr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-44

In order to obtain approval of its quality system, the manufacturer must submit an application for assessment to a body, which must include : 1° The name and address of the manufacturer ; 2° the place…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation for the preparation and supply of certain allergens.

Article R4211-4

The authorisation is issued for a period of five years and is renewable under the conditions set out in article R. 4211-9. It mentions the surname, first name and position of the person preparing and…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 8: Obligations relating to the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, the freezing of assets and prohibited lotteries and games

Article L773-43

I.- Pursuant to 8° of Article 6-2 of Organic Law no. 99-209 of 19 March 1999, subject to the provisions of II, III and IV, Articles L. 562-1 to L. 562-15 are automatically applicable in New Caledonia.…

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