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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Procedural frameworks

Article 696-115

…n in favour of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, investigations shall continue under Article 696-113 or, where applicable, of article 696-114. When the investigating judge issues an order relin…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Provisions specific to the procedure provided for in Article 696-114

Article 696-117

In the context of the procedure provided for in Article 696-114, the acts and decisions mentioned in this section shall be taken, in accordance with the distinctions provided for in subsections 1 to 3…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Procedural frameworks

Article 696-113

In proceedings within his jurisdiction, the Deputy European Public Prosecutor shall conduct investigations in accordance with the provisions applicable to the investigation in flagrante delicto or the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Calculation of amounts credited to the automatic video publishing account

Article 611-11

The calculation rate is set at 4.5%.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 622-11

…taining the decisions required under article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 621-11

The application for aid must be submitted before filming begins.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 1: The application

Article 1180-6

The juvenile guardianship judge with territorial jurisdiction is that of the minor's habitual residence.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Distribution and supply of labile blood products

Article D1221-20-6

Blood banks are subject to at least one inspection by the regional health agency during the period of validity of the authorisation.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Operating rules

Article R621-12

The Ombudsman shall receive compensation set by the Chairman of the Autorité des marchés financiers, after consulting the Board.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6a: The equity savings plan for financing small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies

Article D221-113-6

…heet total mentioned in 2 of the same article are determined in accordance with I of article D. 221-113-5.The data used to determine eligibility for the plan are those relating to the last financial y…

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