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Showing 531540 of 59246 articles for Art. Cass. com. 9 June 2009 n° 08-10.350 · Cass. com. 22 October 1996 · Cass. 1re civ. 22 May 1991 · Cass. 1re civ. 10 July 1996 · Cass. 3e civ. 2 April 2003

French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: General rules governing the composition of the assets and liabilities of the financing body

Article R214-221

…roceeds of units, shares and debt securities issued by the undertaking or of loans contracted by it may be used to repay or remunerate its units, shares, debt securities or loans.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: General rules governing the composition of the assets and liabilities of the financing body

Article R214-223

The financing body may borrow or have recourse to other forms of resources under the conditions set out in its regulations or articles of association.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: General rules governing the composition of the assets and liabilities of the financing body

Article R214-222

Where the guarantees granted by a financial institution pursuant to III of article L. 214-169 are securities, the instrument establishing these securities shall define the nature of the assets or righ…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 5: Transportation of the body after committal (R).

Article R2213-22

When the body is transported outside mainland France or an overseas department, authorisation is given by the prefect of the department where the coffin is closed.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibition of certain customer-seeking procedures and prohibition of certain agreements or arrangements.

Article R4235-22

Pharmacists are prohibited from soliciting customers in any way that is contrary to the dignity of the profession.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1°: Special schemes

Article 223 L

1. (not applicable).2. Group companies may not benefit from the tax credit mentioned in articles 220 quater and 220 quater A.3. Deductions made by group companies under the provisions of II of article…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R1112-22

When patients other than those receiving medical aid opt for the special scheme or the private practice of hospital practitioners, the option is made in writing, as soon as the patient is admitted, by…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-22

…ties of the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer shall be liable to the penalties provided for inArticle 226-13 of the French Criminal Code for violating the professional secrecy referred to in the first p…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section V: Calculation of tax

Article 220 sexdecies

…ompanies engaged in the business of providing live performances, within the meaning of article L. 7122-2 of the French Labour Code, subject to corporation tax, may benefit from a tax credit in respect…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 5: Essential health and safety requirements.

Article R5211-22

…rties which enable them to guarantee the characteristics and performance referred to in Article R. 5211-21, to reduce as far as possible the risks presented by contaminants and residues for patients,…

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