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Showing 27712780 of 70072 articles for Art. D 141-3 à D 141-5 · Loi 2014-856 du 31 juillet 2014 · Décret 2016-2 du 4 janvier 2016

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Suspension of sentence under article 720-1-1

Article D147-4

In application of the seventh paragraph of article 720-1-1, the sentence enforcement judge may terminate the suspension of sentence if the obligations set out in the decision are not complied with, af…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Public interest groups (R)

Article D1115-4

…terest grouping. In his functions as Government commissioner, the regional prefect may be represented. The Government commissioner attends meetings of all deliberative and administrative bodies of the…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions relating to the digital procedure

Article D589-4

A handwritten signature collected in digital form is affixed by means of a technical device, after the signatory has become aware of the document in digital format. It is validly affixed only if, subs…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Participative financing intermediaries

Article D773-32

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable art…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Participative financing intermediaries

Article D774-32

The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in French Polynesia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Periodic Certification

Article D4022-4

Rules of procedure govern the operation of the collegiate body and the professional committees. They specify the procedures for convening members to meetings, forwarding agendas and organising meeting…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article D6264-4

The difference between the disposal value of a fixed asset and its net book value must be recorded in the investment section of the budget before the result of the operating section is determined.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article D6364-4

The difference between the disposal value of a fixed asset and its net book value must be recorded in the investment section of the budget before the result of the operating section is determined.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions

Article D120-3

A suitable dispensing device is a device which, having regard to the characteristics of the product, makes it possible to preserve its integrity, ensure its conservation, meet the specific requirement…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Payment to finance mobility services

Article D2531-4

Reimbursement requests are sent quarterly to Ile-de-France Mobilités for those liable, accompanied by all relevant supporting documents, to enable it to exercise the control provided for in Article L.…

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