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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions relating to outdoor screenings

Article D214-9

Before issuing the authorisation, the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée seeks the opinion of the regional director of cultural affairs, who may consult experts in the fie…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R213-9

Before the court hearing a claim for maintenance, the debtor may agree to direct payment of the maintenance. In this case, the debtor indicates the third party debtor who will be responsible for payme…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R221-9

Seizure may be carried out at any place where the movable property belonging to the debtor is located, even if it is held by a third party.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Fiscal sustainability study

Article R2212-9

The budgetary sustainability study takes into account all the financial aspects of the partnership contract project.This includes in particular:1° The estimated overall cost of the contract on an annu…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation and operation of the national plant variety authority

Article D412-9

The person in charge of the tasks falling within the remit of the national plant variety authority may call upon any expert or person whose opinion he deems necessary.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Special provisions

Article R412-9

It is prohibited to hold for sale or distribute free of charge, offer for sale, sell or distribute free of charge foodstuffs with a use-by date once that date has passed.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Invoicing and payment terms

Article R441-9

The application shall include all the information and supporting documents needed to assess whether the trader is covered by the provisions of article L. 441-15. If the application is incomplete, the…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Consultative Ethics Committee for Health and Life Sciences

Article R1412-9

The Committee and its Technical Section may hear qualified persons called upon to provide an opinion or expertise on any item on the agenda.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Transparency

Article R1451-9

The reports and recordings mentioned in article R. 1451-6 are kept by the administration, authority, establishment or group concerned for a period of ten years.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Apprenticeship supervisor

Article R6261-9

In companies under the jurisdiction of the regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the apprenticeship supervisor must hold a "brevet de maîtrise" issued by the regional Chambers of Trades and Crafts in…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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