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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions relating to beneficiaries

Article 611-7

Videogram publishers ensure the exploitation of cinematographic works in the form of videograms intended for the private use of the public in compliance with the provisions of articles…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Funeral services

Article R2223-61

A public body or delegate applying for authorisation to manage a crematorium, as referred to in article L. 2223-41, must produce the certificate of compliance of the crematorium with the requirements…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Placement outside prison, semi-liberty, electronic surveillance and temporary absences

Article D125

When detained persons, benefiting from one of the authorisations provided for in articles 723,723-3 and 723-7, are in a state of escape within the meaning of the dispositions de l'article D. 424-7 du…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Discipline and security in prisons

Article D283

In accordance with the dispositions de l'article D. 214-29 du code pénitentiaire, toute évasion fait l'objet d'une information immédiate par le chef de l'établissement aux autorités mentionnées à l'ar…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title IV: RIGHT TO STAY ON FRENCH TERRITORY

Article L542-6

When the right to remain in the country has ended in application of b, c or d of 1° of article L. 542-2, the foreign national may request suspension of enforcement of the removal decision.This request…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Discipline and security in prisons

Article D282

In accordance with the dispositions de l'article D. 214-28 du code pénitentiaire, en cas de décès d'une personne détenue, le chef de l'établissement donne les avis prévus à l'article D. 214-26 of the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Feasibility assistance

Article 632-4

Feasibility aid is granted to help cover the expenses mentioned in 3 (a, b, d and e) and 4 of Article 25 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 referred to in Article 631-2.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 60-2

At the request of the judicial police officer, or under the latter's control, the judicial police officer, intervening by telematic or computerised means, public bodies or legal persons governed by pr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Job search.

Article L5411-6

Jobseekers who are immediately available for work are guided and supported in their job search by Pôle emploi. They are required to participate in defining and updating the personalised employment acc…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Mortgages

Article D313-29

The indemnity provided for in article L. 313-60 in the event of default by the lessee in the performance of hire-purchase contracts or leases accompanied by a promise to sell may not exceed 2% of the…

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