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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Estimates and contracts.

Article 1788

If, in the case where the workman supplies the material, the thing comes to perish, in any manner whatsoever, before it is delivered, the loss thereof is for the workman, unless the master was in defa…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Procedural rights of economic operators

Article R4314-17

…mic operator concerned shall be given the opportunity to comment within an appropriate period which may not be less than ten working days. In cases of urgency with regard to health and safety requirem…

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

Article 312-36

…aid is set as follows:1° For fiction projects, the amount of aid is set at:a) For series projects : 15,000, including a maximum of €10,000 for authors and €7,500 where the planned duration per episode…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Authorisation

Article R6322-24

…d as often as necessary to examine complaints and claims under the conditions set out in article R. 6322-25. The Chairman shall not vote. In the event of a tied vote, the Committee shall be deemed to…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Professional non-trading companies

Article R422-16

Without prejudice to the provisions which, pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of Law no. 66-879 of 29 November 1966, the articles of association must include those which, by virtue of the articles 8, 14,…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Rules common to leases of houses and rural property.

Article 1744

If it was agreed at the time of the lease that in the event of a sale the purchaser could evict the tenant and no stipulation was made regarding damages, the lessor is obliged to compensate the tenant…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Local conciliation commission.

Article R6142-21

The procedure defined in articles R. 6142-19 and R. 6142-20 is applicable in the event of difficulties arising at the time of renewal of the agreement in the event of its termination by one of the con…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Assignment and pledging of trade receivables.

Article R313-17

…ual documents. It must include the following compulsory information, in accordance with Articles L. 313-23 to L. 313-35: 1° Under the conditions set out in articles L. 313-23 to L. 313-35 of the Frenc…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Applications from trade unions and associations

Article R7343-24

…this organisation certifying that his candidacy meets the requirements laid down in article L. 7343-6 and specifying the sector(s) of activity in which the organisation is standing as a candidate; 2°…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific technical provisions the popular retirement savings plan

Article R144-24

An individual account is opened for each member when he/she joins a plan. This account records the premiums and contributions paid and their payment dates or, in the event of a transfer, the amounts t…

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