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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The Regional Plan for Spatial Planning, Sustainable Development and Equality

Article L4251-2

…set out in Book I of the town planning code as well as public utility easements affecting land use;2° Are compatible with:a) The water quality and quantity objectives defined by the water development…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Special provisions relating to the exploitation of certain unavailable works

Article L138-2

…as regards the type of works concerned and the type of rights that are the subject of the licence; 2° Equal treatment guaranteed to all right holders, whether or not they are members of the organisat…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 62-2

…° To enable investigations involving the presence or participation of the person to be carried out; 2° To ensure that the person is brought before the public prosecutor so that this magistrate can ass…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L3411-2

…from this book, the cost of treatment resulting from the application of articles L. 3414-1 and L. 3423-1 to L. 3425-2, and the cost of fitting out specialised centres are borne by the State, with the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Aid for the distribution of works intended for young audiences

Article 223-16

…s compliance with the commitments made in the aid agreement in respect of the award of previous aid;2° The size of the company;3° The financial and legal situation of the company;4° The proportion of…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose and award conditions

Article 821-2

…the "pass Culture Pro" digital platform under the conditions set out in chapter II of the order of 20 May 2021 implementing decree no. 2021-628 of 20 May 2021 relating to the "pass Culture" and submi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article R224-24

I.-For the application of the provisions of Article R. 224-22, parts from the circular economy mean:1° Components and elements that are marketed by the ELV centres mentioned in 7° of Article R. 543-15…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Fruit and vegetables

Article R412-25

The enforcement measures provided for in Article L. 412-1 : 1° The provisions of Articles 4 to 7 and paragraph 4 of Article 11 and paragraph 3 of Article 17 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Categories of revenue

Article L2564-22

I.-The articles L. 2331-5 to L. 2331-10 are applicable in Mayotte from 1 January 2014. II.-Until 31 December 2013, revenue from the investment section of the budget of the communes of Mayotte includes…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: Ordinary procedure.

Article 911-2

The time limits provided for in the first paragraph of Article 905-1, in article 905-2, in the third paragraph of Article 902 and in article 908 are increased: - by one month, when the claim is brough…

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