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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Pharmaceutical products

Article R5521-2

In the territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, for the application of: 1° Articles R. 5125-1, R. 5125-2, R. 5125-4 with the exception of the third paragraph, R. 5125-5, R. 5125-7, R. 5125-11 and R…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to meetings organised exceptionally by non-profit associations or groups

Article D214-2

For associations or groups whose exclusive purpose is to contribute to the development of cinematographic culture and image training, an exception may be made to the limit provided for in…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to meetings organised exceptionally by non-profit associations or groups

Article D214-3

The associations and groups mentioned in…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to meetings organised exceptionally by non-profit associations or groups

Article D214-1

The film screenings mentioned in 1° of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: The descriptive statement

Article 1323

When it appears that the consistency of the goods left on the premises after separation of the precious objects pursuant to the provisions of article 1313 does not justify the affixing of seals, the b…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Urgent measures.

Article 1290

The urgent measures provided for in

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Requirements for capitalisation contracts and certain life insurance contracts

Article Annexe art. A522-1

APPENDIX TO ARTICLE A. 522-1 OF THE INSURANCE CODEISIN code Name Management company Unit of account risk indicator (SRI): 1 (low) to 7 (high) Performance of the unit of account (A) Management fees of…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Requirements for capitalisation contracts and certain life insurance contracts

Article A522-1

The information referred to in the fourth paragraph of Article L. 522-5 contains a list of the reference units of account and, for each unit of account, an indication of:i) the performance of the asse…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Profession of pharmacist

Article L4412-2

The following paragraphs are added to article L. 4211-4 applicable to Mayotte: By way of derogation from the provisions of article L. 4211-1, sector dispensaries in Mayotte are authorised to dispense…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Profession of pharmacist

Article L4412-3

In Mayotte, by way of derogation from the provisions of articles L. 4211-1 and L. 4211-7, persons other than pharmacists or herbalists carrying out an activity involving the supply of medicinal plants…

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