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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Technical sports advisors to sports federations

Article R131-19

…tatement of the number of agents paid by the State carrying out the tasks defined in article R. 131-16 and their distribution between the various sports federations. This statement is included in the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 4 : Digital equipment for cinemas cinematographic establishments

Article L213-23

…nal du cinéma et de l'image animée under the same conditions as those relating to 4° of article L. 212-23. These programming commitments are monitored for a period of five years following the date of…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-19

In accordance with Council Regulation No 1182/71/EEC of 3 June 1971 determining the rules applicable to periods, dates and time limits: 1° The day on which the contract is concluded or the day on whic…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Supervision, inspection and discipline.

Article R812-23-2

When a person mentioned in III of article L. 812-2 is unable to carry out his duties due to a suspension or a ban imposed under the conditions provided for in 3° and 4° of II of Article L. 814-10-2, t…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Definition of taxable income

Article 81

…up to a maximum of €7,650. The same applies to the functional allowances mentioned in I of article 80 undecies B, up to an amount equal to 17% of the amount of the salary corresponding to the termina…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
OA: Non-alcoholic drinks

Article 1613 ter

…s and liquid preparations for beverages intended for human consumption:1° Falling under CN codes 2009 and 2202 of the customs tariff;2° Containing added sugars;3° Packaged in containers intended for r…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable profits and income

Article 237 sexies

1. Income and expenses corresponding to the late payment penalties mentioned in article L. 441-9 and in II of article L. 441-10 of the French Commercial Code are attached, for the purposes of determin…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Provisions specific to specialised finance companies

Article L214-190-2-1

…finance company of its own shares or debt securities or the issue of new shares or debt securities may be temporarily suspended by the Board of Directors, the Management Board or the company's senior…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Assessment and collection of taxes

Article 1657

…ess than €61.2. Direct tax assessments for which the total amount per assessment item is less than €12 are not assessed if they are levied in favour of the State budget; they are allocated as non-vale…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Inspection of permanent electrical installations

Article R4226-19

The results of the inspections provided for in articles R. 4226-14 and R. 4226-16, together with details of the work and modifications carried out to remedy any defects found, are recorded in a regist…

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