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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Obligations of delegated producers

Article D251-1

The date of completion of the audiovisual work referred to in article L. 251-1 is the date shown on the certificate of acceptance of its final version by a television service publisher.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Exclusion of specialised cinemas

Article D311-10

When the operator of a cinema that has opted for the specialisation provided for in…

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

Article D1115-1

The provisions of this section apply to the public interest groupings referred to in l'article L. 1115-2, the purpose of which is to implement and manage actions required by interregional and cross-bo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and implementation arrangements

Article D1271-1

The special payment voucher referred to in B of article L. 1271-1 mentions the name of the beneficiary of the voucher who pays for a service using this voucher.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Mandatory measures and conditions

Article D533-1

If justified by the nature of the offences committed by the offender and his personality, the decision granting conditional release may specify that the offender will be subject to enhanced monitoring…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Mandatory measures and conditions

Article D534-1

At least two weeks before the sentenced person's release date, a copy of all or part of the individual file concerning him, including in particular the parole decision, shall be sent to the sentence e…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Paris Fire Brigade (R).

Article D2512-17

The payment of the State contribution provided for in article L. 2512-19 for the financing of the expenses of the Paris fire brigade intervenes under the conditions set out below: As regards operating…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Authorising officer's accounts (R)

Article D3342-1

No expenditure made on behalf of the department may be paid unless it has first been authorised by the President of the General Council against a regularly opened appropriation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: State services made available

Article D6344-1

I. - The joint consultation committee referred to in Article LO 6345-3 comprises, in addition to the State representative and the President of the Territorial Council, eight members:1° Four members ap…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of protection zones.

Article D3335-1

For the application of article L. 3335-2, the Prefect shall establish protection zones under the conditions laid down in this section. These zones may be different from those he determines pursuant to…

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