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Showing 22712280 of 40190 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 4-6-1971

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Suppression of public drunkenness and protection of minors.

Article L3353-6

In the event of conviction for the offences provided for in this chapter, the Criminal Court may order that its judgment be displayed in such number of copies and in such places as it shall specify.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to auctioneers, bailiffs, notaries and lawyers

Article R444-61

Prior to signing the deeds for which they are responsible, notaries require a deposit sufficient to cover the corresponding fee and, where applicable, costs and disbursements.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to elections to the various disciplinary boards and chambers

Article R4125-6

At least thirty days before the day of the election, candidates shall hand in their signed declaration of candidacy to the Chairman of the Organising Council, by registered letter with acknowledgement…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Dispensing to the public

Article R5126-62

I.-The Ministers responsible for health and social security, in the case of a medicinal product mentioned in 2° of Article R. 5126-61, or the Director General of the Agency, in the case of a medicinal…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Board of Directors.

Article D6162-6

Board meetings are not open to the public. The Board may only validly deliberate when the majority of the members in office attend the meeting. However, if the required majority is not reached after t…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions

Article L175-6

If the sum insured is less than the actual value of the insured items, except in the case of the agreed value, the insured remains his own insurer for the difference.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: The Public Prosecutor's Office

Article L121-6

The Public Prosecutor may order all bailiffs within his jurisdiction to lend their services. The Public Prosecutor also pursues the enforcement of court decisions ex officio in cases specified by law.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VIII: Special provisions applicable to motor vehicle accidents occurring abroad.

Article R421-67

Except in the cases provided for in articles R. 421-68 and R. 421-69, the French Central Bureau must also provide proof that the insurer of the liable party has withdrawn its authorisation.

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

Article 621-9

The production expenses taken into account to calculate the direct allocation are capped at 80% of the production budget for the work or, in the case of an international co-production, 80% of the Fren…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and award conditions

Article 622-5

Expenditure taken into account to determine the amount of selective aid is capped at 80% of the production budget for the work or, in the case of an international co-production, 80% of the French part…

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